How to Delete Apps: The Complete Guide for iPhone, iPad, and Android
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Whether a minimalist or a digital hoarder, your smartphone probably has apps you no longer use regularly. Perhaps they’re old versions of programs you now get updated through something like Google Play, or maybe they’re programs you tried once and never used again. Either way, unnecessary apps take up space on your device, so many users are exploring how to delete apps on iPhone and Android devices. To delete an app on iPhone or iPad – or any other device running the iOS operating system – you must first uninstall it. Uninstalling (rather than just deleting) reduces the app’s storage footprint and removes its icon from the home screen without having to maintain it as a secondary program activated if you press certain characters in the search bar.
How to Uninstall Apps on iPhone and iPad
There are a few ways you can uninstall apps from your iPhone. The first is to go into your iPhone’s settings and tap “General,” followed by “Storage & iCloud Usage.” On the next screen, you’ll see a list of apps with the amount of storage each takes up. To uninstall an app, tap and hold the app icon until it starts to shake. Then, tap “Delete App” to remove it from your iPhone. Another way to uninstall an app is to go to your iPhone’s home screen and press your finger on any icon until all the apps start wiggling. From there, press the “X” in the corner of the app icon you want to delete.
Deleting Apps on Android
To delete apps from your Android device, go to your home screen and press your finger on any icon until all the apps start wiggling. From there, press the “X” in the corner of the app icon you want to delete and tap “OK” on the pop-up window. You can also use the Google Play Store app to find and uninstall apps. Open the Play Store, tap the menu, and select “My Apps.” From there, you can see a list of all your apps, complete with the amount of storage each takes up. You can also filter your apps by name, developer, or type. From this screen, you can also force-close apps one at a time or select multiple apps simultaneously and force-close them simultaneously.
Deleting Apps in Windows 10
To delete apps in Windows 10, open the Start menu and click “App & Features.” On the next screen, click the “Manage App Disks” button. You can see a list of all your apps, complete with the amount of storage each takes up. Click “Disks” in the app’s entry to see the individual files taking up space for that app. Select the files you want to delete and click “Remove” to clear disk space. You can also uninstall apps from the Start menu. Open the Start menu, click All Apps and then find the app you want to delete. Click the app’s name and select “Uninstall” to remove it from your computer.
How to Delete Apps on Mac OS
To delete apps on a Mac, open the Finder app and click “Applications” in the sidebar. Select the app you want to remove and click “Move to Trash” to uninstall it. You can also use the App Store app to find and uninstall apps. Open the App Store, tap “Updates,” and select “Apps” from the sidebar. From there, you can see a list of all your apps, complete with the amount of storage each takes up. You can also filter your apps by name, developer, or type. From this screen, you can also force-close apps one at a time or select multiple apps simultaneously and force-close them simultaneously.
Apps may be integral to modern life, but that doesn’t mean you have to keep them all. It’s essential to stay organized, even when it comes to technology. If you no longer use an app, get rid of it. You’ll free up valuable storage space and have one less thing to worry about.