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How to Delete Apps on iPhone 12

Get rid of unused apps and free up your storage

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You can delete apps in three different ways on the iPhone 12.The simplest way is to tap and hold an app icon until a menu pops out of it. Then tap Remove App.Deleting apps frees up storage space on your iPhone, though some app data may be saved in iCloud for later use. This article explains the three ways you can delete apps on iPhone 12 to free up storage space or to get rid of apps you no longer want or use. These instructions apply to the iPhone 12 running iOS 14 and up.

How to Delete Apps on iPhone 12

The easiest and most common way to delete apps on iPhone 12 is to do it from the home screen. Here's how: Find the app you want to delete on the iPhone home screen. Tap and hold the app icon until a menu pops out of it. You can also keep holding after the menu appears. If you do this, the menu disappears and all of your apps start wiggling. In this state, tap the X on app to delete it. Tap Remove App. A pop-up window will ask whether you want to completely delete the app to free up storage space or just move the app to the App Library to clean up your home screen. Tap your choice. If the app you're deleting stores data in iCloud, a pop-up asks whether you want to delete that data, too, or leave it in iCloud. If you leave the data there, you can access it again if you re-install the app in the future. The app disappears and is deleted. You can repeat this for as many apps as you want to delete.

How to Delete Apps on iPhone 12 From the App Store App

The home screen isn't the only place you can delete apps on iPhone 12. You can also delete some apps (but not all!) from within the App Store app. Here's what to do: From within the App Store app, tap your photo in the top right. Scroll down to Available Updates. You can delete any app that's listed here by swiping right to left to reveal the Delete button. Tap Delete. Tap Delete in the pop-up window to delete the app.

How to Delete Apps on iPhone 12 from the Settings App

This option for deleting apps on iPhone 12 isn't well known and it's a bit hidden, but it works just as well. In fact, if the main reason you want to delete apps is to free up storage space, it might be your best option. Tap the Settings app. Go to General > iPhone Storage. This shows all of the apps on your iPhone and how much storage space they use. If you need to free up space, this will help you identify your best options. Tap the app you want to delete. On the next screen, tap Delete App. You can also choose Offload App. This feature removes the app from your iPhone to save storage, but it retains any related documents and data. When you reinstall the app, you'll access the documents and data to pick up where you left off. In the pop-up, tap Delete App. Do you also have an iPad that you want to delete apps from? Versions of these tips work on the iPad, too. Learn more in How to Delete Apps on an iPad. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Delete Apps From Your iPhone How to Clear Your iPhone Cache Can You Delete the Apps That Come With the iPhone? How to Delete Apps on iPhone 13 How to Delete Apps on an Android Phone How to Delete Apps on an Android Tablet How to Delete Apps on an Amazon Fire Tablet How to Delete a POF Account on iPhone How to Reset iPhone 12 (Restart & Hard Reset) How to Delete a Cash App Account How to Create Folders on an iPhone to Organize All Your Apps How to Free Up Space on Your Phone Fast How to Unhide Apps on an iPhone How to Reduce Your iCloud Storage How to Remove Apps from Apple Watch How to Delete Apps From iPod Touch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies