According to the New York Times, there are two million apps on the iOS App Store. On Google Play, there are even more. It’s natural that as you install more and more of these apps, you’re going to need to figure something out.
How do I delete applications from iPhone? How do I delete applications from Android?
The problem with this question is that there needs to be two answers: some apps are stubborn to remove and others are much easier. In this article, we’re going to show you how to delete apps on iPhone and Android, and what tools you might need for some of them.
Ready to find out how to remove apps? Keep reading!
How Do I Delete Applications From iPhone?
Let’s answer one of the most common questions that iPhone users have: how do I delete applications from iPhone? iOS doesn’t give you this information off the bat, so it can seem a little difficult.
It’s really not, though. There are different procedures for deleting single and multiple apps. Let’s take a look at how to delete apps on the iPhone.
Deleting Single Apps on iPhone
Is there just one app on iPhone that you need to delete? Then uninstalling it couldn’t be simpler. On iOS 13, follow these steps:
- Go to your home screen
- Find the app that you want to delete
- Long-press on the icon
- On the menu that appears, select delete app
- Hit delete
That’s all there is to it! What if you want to delete several apps in one go?
How to Delete Multiple Apps on iPhone
If you’re doing a big clearance of your iPhone’s storage, you’ll probably want to delete multiple apps at once. To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to your home screen
- Long press on an app
- On this menu, select edit home screen
- All of the icons on your home screen will now start jiggling and have small Xs in the top corner
- Tap on the X to delete the app
- Do this to any apps that you want to remove
- When you’re done, hit “done” in the top-right corner of your screen.
How to Delete Android Apps
There are two ways to delete Android apps. You can either do it via the App Tray or from within Settings.
Deleting Android Apps From the App Tray
To delete apps from within the App Tray, follow this guide:
- Open the App Tray
- Press the button with six dots on it
- Press and hold on the app that you want to delete
- Tap the X to delete it
On some versions of Android, you can also drag apps from the home screen to the top of the screen, where an Uninstall button will appear. Let go and the app will be uninstalled.
Deleting Android Apps from Settings
If you’d prefer, you can delete apps from within Settings. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Settings
- Go to Apps
- Scroll down to the App you want to uninstall and press on it
- Select “uninstall app”
Removing apps from Settings can be better in some cases, as you will be given a list of all installed apps in alphabetical order.
How to Restore Apps
If you’ve deleted an app accidentally and want to get it back, then don’t worry! Both the iOS App Store and Google Play register apps that you’ve purchased or installed to your account, so you won’t need to buy them again.
Search for the app that you want to install and click on the install button. That’s all there is to it.
App Uninstallers
There are multiple app manager applications available on both Android and iOS. While most apps will uninstall correctly from the home screen or Settings, some apps may be more difficult to remove.
If you’re struggling to remove an app or if it’s left traces on your system, downloading one of these cleanup tools can be a great way to get it gone for good.
How to Uninstall System Apps
We’ve shown you how to delete apps on your iPhone and Android, but these only work for apps that you’ve installed. What if you want to get rid of some of the pre-installed apps that came with your phone? How do you get rid of this extra software that you don’t need?
How to Remove System Apps on iPhone
On iOS 9 and earlier, you can’t remove any apps that Apple installed on your phone.
This is frustrating, but the good news is that on iOS 10 and later versions, you can remove this software! To do this, all you need to do is follow the instructions laid out above.
It is possible to remove system apps on earlier versions of iOS, so long as you don’t mind jailbreaking your iPhone. If you jailbreak your phone, you can remove any apps that you want to. Not even iOS 13 gives you that power.
We would recommend not jailbreaking your phone unless you’re tech-savvy, though. It can damage your iPhone and void your warranty, so only do this if you really know what you’re doing.
How to Remove System Apps on Android
Removing system apps on Android is a little easier than on iPhone, as Android is a more open system.
You can delete most system apps on Android with the standard instructions we laid out above. On some hardware, you may need root access to be able to uninstall all your applications.
As with jailbreaking, getting root access can be a dangerous process, so it’s something you should only do if you understand the risks.
Final Thoughts
We hope that we’ve answered your initial question of “how do I delete applications from iPhone?” Knowing what to do can seem complicated, but if you follow these instructions, you’ll be able to make space on your iPhone or Android phone in no time at all!
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