Unable to delete the content of a USB memory device connected to my TV using the Android TV or Google TV apps

The ability to delete the content of a USB memory device using an Android TV™ or Google TV™ application differs depending on the Android OS version of the TV.

TV models with Android 9 or later

You cannot delete the content of a USB memory device using the Media Player, Album, Music, or Video applications of the TV. To delete the content, use another device, such as a computer or a tablet.

TV models with Android 8.0 or earlier

You can delete the content of a USB memory device from within the Album category, but you cannot delete content from within the Music or Video categories. The Music and Video categories are read-only. To delete content from the Music or Video category, use a computer.

Delete photos and videos from within the Album category:

• To delete one photo or video file:
  1. Select a photo or video file.
  2. On the supplied remote, press the ACTION MENU button.
  3. In the Album category, select Delete.
• Delete multiple photos or videos:
  1. Display the photos or videos as a list.
  2. On the supplied remote, press the ACTION MENU button.
  3. In the Album category, choose Select item.
  4. Press the ACTION MENU button again.
  5. In the Album category, select Delete.