How to Delete Apps on iPhone Permanently – Do you have some apps installed on your iphone device that you want to delete and you are finding it hard to erase them from your phone permanently? If, so then this article is for you.
In today’s tutorial, I will be showing you the complete and step-by-step guides on how you can permanently delete apps on any iphone device conveniently.
However, deleting an app permanently doesn’t mean you can’t download them back! Sure, you can get the app downloaded back from the Apple store or any platform that aids IOS app downloads.
The reason why I made the clear point above is that some of you might choose to delete the app because of your phone storage issue, that’s to give your p
hone some space and you find the intended deleting app the less relevant at the time being to get off.So, now you know, let’s move directly to our focus for today’s article which is “How to delete apps on iphone”.
But before that, ensure that you have backup your files on the iphone before deleting the app so as not to lose some of your essential/personal information while the app deletion is in process.
- You can either use iCloud for the backup or connect the phone to your computer to back up your data.
How to Delete Apps on iPhone Permanently
There are different means you can use to delete apps permanently on your iPhone, but in this article, I will focus more on the methods that won’t waste your time nor stress you whereas there are easier ways to perform the action.
The method to be discussed now is;
- Through the HOME SCREEN
- Through the Phone Setting
However, if there are other methods we’ll like to add, you will see them as you read through. but, this is the most easier route to deleting iPhone apps permanently.
How to Delete Apps on iPhone Through the Home Screen
This is the easiest method of removing or deleting apps on iPhones permanently.
In this method, all you have to do is to go the home screen of the phone where your apps are being displayed and locate the app you’d want to delete.
Long press on the intended deleting app and a popup menu will be displayed on the screen. In the pop-up menu, you will see either the “Remove App” or “Delete App” option, depending on the version of the iPhone you are using.
Tap the Delete or Remove App option and that’s all.
You have successfully deleted the app permanently on your iPhone device.
Below is the step-by-step guide with infographics on how to get this done;
STEP 1: Be on your phone HOME SCREEN
STEP 2: Locate the app you want to delete on the home screen or Application library
STEP 3: Upon seeing the app, long press on it till a pop-up menu is displayed where you will see either the “Delete App’ or “Remove App” option
STEP 4: Click on the Delete or Remove App option and follow the prompt to successfully delete the app permanently from your iPhone device.
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How to Delete Apps on iPhone Through Setting
You can as well delete unwanted apps on your iPhone from the Setting option.
In this method, you will first open the phone setting, and then scroll down to where you can find “General”. Once you are there, tap the general option and then scroll down to “iPhone storage”, and tap on it.
Once the iPhone storage option is open, A list of all apps installed on the iPhone will be displayed. So, scroll to where you have the app that you want to delete and click on the app.
By clicking on the app you want to delete, you will see the delete option. So, tap on “Delete App” and follow the prompt if any to successfully delete the app from your device.
Yes, the unwanted app is uninstalled!
Below is the step-by-step guide with infographics on how to get this done;
Step 1: Open the device setting app and scroll down to where you can see the “General” option
Step 2: Upon opening the General option, scroll down to locate the “iPhone Storage” Option and click on it
Step 3: From here, the list of all applications installed on the phone will be displayed (As seen in the image below)
Step 4: Click on the app you want to delete and a “Delete App” button will be displayed for you to select. Tap on it and that’s all.
Other Ways to Delete Apps Permanently on Iphone
- Using iCloud
- From the iPhone App Store
- From the App Library
So, if you tried any of the above-explained methods and you are finding it a bit difficult, or maybe you just want to know the step-by-step guide on how to use the other methods to delete apps permanently on your iPhone. Kindly ask us about the preferred method you’d want to attempt by using the comment section below.
Conclusion
There are many ways to delete apps on iPhones permanently. But, the ones mentioned here are the easiest and most convenient methods to use.
FAQs
Q: Can I delete apps from iPhone without using iTunes?
A: Yes, you can delete apps from iPhone without using iTunes.
You can follow the steps above to delete apps directly from your iPhone.
Q: How do I delete apps from iPhone with passcode?
A: If you have a passcode set on your iPhone, you will need to enter your passcode to delete an app.
You can follow the steps above to delete apps, and you will be prompted to enter your passcode before the app is deleted.
Q: How do I delete apps from iPhone iOS 16?
A: If you are using iOS 16, you can also delete apps from your iPhone by long-pressing on the app icon until it starts to wiggle.
Then, tap on the **X** icon in the top-left corner of the app icon and tap on **Delete** to confirm.
Q: How do I delete apps from iPhone without deleting data?**
A: By default, deleting an app from your iPhone will also delete its data.
However, you can choose to delete the app without deleting its data.
To do this, follow the steps above to delete the app, but instead of tapping on **Delete App**, tap on **Delete App and Data**.
Q: How do I delete apps from iPhone without deleting from App Library?**
A: When you delete an app from your iPhone, it will be moved to the App Library.
You can still access the app from the App Library, but it will not be on your Home Screen.
If you want to delete an app from your iPhone without deleting it from the App Library, you can follow the steps above to delete the app, but instead of tapping on **Delete App**, tap on **Remove from Home Screen**.