Are you tired of your iPhone being cluttered with apps you no longer use or need? Deleting apps can free up space and improve your phone’s performance. However, simply deleting an app by pressing and holding the icon only removes it from the home screen. The app is still stored in your phone’s memory. This article will show you how to permanently delete an app on iPhone and free up space for the things you really need.
Step 1: Locate the App
Find the app you want to delete on your home screen. Press and hold the app icon until it starts to shake and a small x appears in the corner of the icon.
Step 2: Delete the App
Tap the x and a pop-up window will appear asking if you want to delete the app. Tap “Delete” to confirm. The app will be removed from your home screen, but not from your phone’s memory.
Step 1: Access Settings
Go to your phone’s “Settings” app and select “General.”
Step 2: Manage Storage
Tap “iPhone Storage” and wait for your phone to load a list of all your apps and how much storage they are using.
Step 3: Delete the App
Scroll down to find the app you want to delete and tap on it. Tap “Delete App” and then “Delete” to confirm. This will permanently remove the app and all of its data from your phone’s memory.
Step 1: Access Restrictions
Some apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone cannot be deleted. However, you can hide them from view. Go to “Settings” and select “Screen Time.” Tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions” and turn it on.
Step 2: Hide the App
Tap “Allowed Apps” and turn off the switch next to the app you want to hide. The app will no longer appear on your home screen or in your app library.
FAQ
1. Can I delete multiple apps at once?
No, you must delete each app individually.
2. Will deleting an app delete all of its data?
Deleting an app from the home screen only removes the app icon, but the app and its data are still stored in your phone’s memory. To delete the app and all of its data, you must follow the steps to delete it from storage.
3. Can I recover a deleted app?
Yes, you can re-download a deleted app from the App Store.
4. Why can’t I delete pre-installed apps?
Pre-installed apps are part of the iPhone’s operating system and cannot be deleted. However, you can hide them from view.
5. Will permanently deleting an app free up space on my phone?
Yes, permanently deleting an app from storage will free up space on your phone.
6. Will deleting an app affect my phone’s performance?
Deleting apps can improve your phone’s performance by freeing up space and reducing the amount of memory used.
Pros
Deleting apps can free up space and improve your phone’s performance. Permanently deleting apps from storage will remove all of the app’s data from your phone’s memory.
Tips
Regularly deleting apps you no longer use can help keep your phone organized and running smoothly.
Summary
Deleting an app from the home screen only removes the app icon. To permanently delete an app and all of its data from your phone’s memory, you must follow the steps to delete it from storage. Pre-installed apps cannot be deleted, but they can be hidden from view. Deleting apps can free up space and improve your phone’s performance.