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Deleting apps permanently

How do I permanently delete apps from iPhone? Not just remove them from screen. Thanks.

iPhone XR

Posted on Mar 26, 2021 1:15 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 1:56 PM

Delete apps on your iPhone

Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone


How to delete an app

  1. Touch and hold the app.
  2. Tap Remove App .

  3. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.

Keep in mind that some built-in Apple apps can’t be deleted from your device, so you might not see the option to delete an app. Here’s a list of built-in Apple apps you can delete from your device.

If you touch and hold an app from the Home Screen and the apps start to jiggle: 

  1. Tap the Remove icon  in the upper-left corner of the app.
  2. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.
  3. Tap Done.


Axel F.

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Mar 26, 2021 1:56 PM in response to bellradiotv

Delete apps on your iPhone

Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone


How to delete an app

  1. Touch and hold the app.
  2. Tap Remove App .

  3. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.

Keep in mind that some built-in Apple apps can’t be deleted from your device, so you might not see the option to delete an app. Here’s a list of built-in Apple apps you can delete from your device.

If you touch and hold an app from the Home Screen and the apps start to jiggle: 

  1. Tap the Remove icon  in the upper-left corner of the app.
  2. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.
  3. Tap Done.


Axel F.

Deleting apps permanently

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