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4 Ways to Completely Delete Apps from iPhone iOS 14/15

Charlotte Bayley
Charlotte Bayley

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Deleting unnecessary apps can help optimize iPhone storage, especially for devices with limited internal storage. Learn 4 effective methods to permanently delete unwanted apps from your iPhone.


Way 1: Delete Apps via iPhone Home Screen

Step 1: Navigate to your iPhone's Home screen, touch and hold the app you wish to delete, then select "Remove App" from the popup menu.

Step 2: Confirm deletion by tapping "Delete App" and then "Delete" again. The app will be completely removed from your iPhone.

Delete App via Home Screen

Way 2: Delete Apps Using iPhone Settings

Step 1: Open the Settings app, then navigate to "General" > "iPhone Storage."

iPhone Storage Settings

Step 2: Select the app you want to delete from the list, tap "Delete App," and confirm by tapping "Delete App" again.

Delete App in iPhone Storage

Tip: "Delete App" removes the app and its data entirely, while "Offload App" frees up storage but retains app data.

Way 3: Delete Apps via the App Store

Step 1: Open the App Store, then tap your account icon in the top right corner.

App Store Account Icon

Step 2: Scroll down to find the app you want to delete, swipe left on it, and tap "Delete."

Delete App from App Store

Step 3: Confirm by tapping "Delete" again in the popup alert.

Confirm Deletion in App Store

Way 4: Permanently Delete Apps with iSumsoft iDevice Cleaner

If you're unable to delete an app using the above methods, consider using iSumsoft iDevice Cleaner, a powerful tool for permanently deleting third-party apps.

Download iSumsoft iDevice Cleaner

Step 1: Download and install iSumsoft iDevice Cleaner on your Windows computer, ensuring iTunes is also installed.

Run iDevice Cleaner as Administrator

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer, tap "Trust" if prompted.

Step 3: Click "Uninstall" in iSumsoft iDevice Cleaner after your iPhone is recognized.

Select Uninstall in iDevice Cleaner

Step 4: Scan for installed apps by clicking "Scan."

Scan for Apps in iDevice Cleaner

Step 5: Select the app to delete and click "Uninstall" to completely remove it from your iPhone.

Uninstall App with iDevice Cleaner