How to delete the files for a title in the OverDrive app without returning it

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If you're having trouble with a title or want to free up space on your device, you can delete the files for a title from the OverDrive app without returning it to your library.

If you'd like to return the title instead, use the links below:

Deleting a title's files from OverDrive for Fire tablets, Android, and Chromebook

  1. Select the icon in the top-left corner to open the Home menu.
  2. Select Files.
  3. Select the title.
  4. Select Delete all to remove the files for that title from your device.

The title will still appear on your app bookshelf and Files screen, but its files will be deleted from your device. To re-download it, select the title on your app bookshelf and follow the prompts.

Deleting a title's files from OverDrive for iOS

  1. Tap the icon in the top-left corner to open the Home menu.
  2. Tap Files.
  3. Tap the title.
  4. Tap Delete all, or tap individual parts, then Delete.

The title will still appear on your app bookshelf and Files screen, but its files will be deleted from your device. To re-download it, tap the title on your app bookshelf and follow the prompts.

Last Updated: 08 December 2023 09:15 AM