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Deleting a purchased app on iPhone is a simple process. Firstly, navigate to the home screen of your iPhone and locate the app you wish to delete. Then long-press on the app icon until it begins to jiggle. Next, tap on the small "x" icon on the top left corner of the app icon. This will prompt a message asking if you wish to delete the app. Finally, confirm by tapping on "Delete" and the app will be removed from your iPhone along with all its data. Note that you may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password to complete the deletion process.
Video Tutorial:How do I permanently delete a purchased app from my Apple account?
How do I uninstall a purchased app?
Uninstalling a purchased app from your iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Plus is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Unlock your iPhone and find the app you want to uninstall.
2. Long-press on the app icon until the menu appears.
3. Click "Delete App" to uninstall it from your device.
4. Confirm your decision by clicking "Delete" or "OK" in the pop-up message that appears.
If you have other Apple devices, such as an iPad or Apple Watch, you may need to repeat these steps on those devices as well. It’s worth noting that uninstalling an app doesn’t necessarily cancel your subscription or membership. If you’re subscribed to a service through the app, you’ll need to cancel your subscription manually to avoid future charges.
Why can’t I delete my purchased apps on my iPhone?
If you’re having trouble deleting purchased apps on your iPhone, it’s likely because those apps are permanently linked to your account. This means you can always download them again if you’d like, even if you’ve removed them from your device. However, you can hide purchased apps by going to the App Store, tapping on your profile picture in the top right corner, and selecting "Purchased". From there, you can swipe left on an app and tap "Hide" to remove it from view on your purchased apps list. Keep in mind that this only hides it and doesn’t actually delete it. If you want to permanently delete it from your account, you’ll need to contact Apple Support for assistance.
How do I permanently delete an app from my iPhone and icloud?
To permanently delete an app from your iPhone and iCloud, you should follow the steps below:
1. Tap and hold the app icon that you would like to delete from your iPhone screen until it starts wiggling.
2. Tap the "X" icon on the corner of the app that you want to delete.
3. You’ll see a pop-up message asking if you want to delete the app. Tap "Delete" to confirm.
4. If your iPhone has iOS 14 or later, you can also go to the App Library to delete an app. Swipe left until you see the App Library and find the app you want to delete. Tap and hold on the app icon and select "Delete App" from the pop-up menu.
5. If you want to permanently delete the app from your iCloud account as well, go to the "Settings" app on your iPhone and tap on your account name at the top of the screen.
6. Then select "iCloud" and scroll down to "Manage Storage." Find the app that you want to delete and tap on it.
7. Finally, tap "Delete Data" and confirm your action. This will delete the app and its associated data from your iCloud account.
Note that if you had previously backed up the app data to iCloud, it will not be deleted until you delete the app backup as well.
Can you delete purchased apps from icloud?
Yes, you can delete purchased apps from iCloud. To do so, you would need to follow these steps:
1. Open the App Store on your iOS device.
2. Tap on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Purchased" from the list of options.
4. Find the app that you want to delete from iCloud and swipe left on it.
5. Tap the "Delete" button that appears.
6. Confirm that you want to delete the app by tapping "Delete" again.
Once you have completed these steps, the app will be removed from your list of purchased apps in iCloud. Note that this will not remove the app from your device if it is currently downloaded. To delete the app from your device, you will need to follow the standard procedure for deleting apps on your particular device.
How do I permanently delete uninstalled apps on my iPhone?
If you want to permanently delete apps that you have previously uninstalled on your iPhone, you can use the offloading feature in iOS 16. This feature lets you free up storage space by deleting the app while keeping its data and settings intact. However, if you want to completely remove the app and its associated data, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on General, then iPhone Storage.
3. Scroll down to find the app you want to delete and tap on it.
4. Tap on Delete App, and then confirm the action by tapping Delete.
5. Once the app is deleted, you can go to the Recently Deleted folder to permanently remove it from your iPhone.
By following these steps, you can permanently delete any uninstalled apps and associated data from your iPhone, freeing up valuable storage space.