How to Delete Apps Permanently on Your iPhone

If you’re trying to clean up your phone, I’ll show you three simple ways to delete apps permanently.

Method 1: From the Home Screen

1. Find the app: Choose the app you want to delete.
2. Press and hold: Hold down on the app icon until a menu pops up.
3. Select Delete App: Tap Remove App, then select Delete App (not Remove from Home Screen—that just hides it).
4. Confirm deletion: Hit confirm, and the app and its data will be gone.

Method 2: From the App Library

1. Open the App Library: Swipe all the way to the right on your home screens until you see the App Library.
2. Search for the app: Use the search bar or scroll to find the app you want to delete.
3. Press and hold the icon: Hold down on the app’s icon (not the text).
4. Delete the app: Tap Delete App in the menu, then confirm.

Method 3: From iPhone Settings

1. Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Go to General: Scroll down and select General, then tap iPhone Storage.
3. Find the app: Scroll through the list of apps to locate the one you want to delete.
4. Delete the app: You’ve got two options here:
   • Swipe left on the app and tap Delete.
   • Tap the app, select Delete App, and confirm.

That’s it! Three easy ways to permanently delete apps on your iPhone.