Delete apps from your Apple iPhone 7 if you have apps that you no longer wish to use. You can do so by simply following these steps.
There are two different ways you can delete apps from the iPhone 7 using the iOS10 operating system.
Option 1 – From Home Screen
- Navigate to the Home screen that contains the icon for the application you wish to remove.
- Gently tap and hold any icon for about 2 seconds until the icons wiggle. An X will also appear next to some of the apps. Tap the X on the app you wish to uninstall.
If the X doesn’t appear, have a look at this post.
- A dialog appears confirming you wish to delete the app and all of its data. Select “Delete” or “Remove” to proceed.
- Perform steps 2 and 3 for any other apps you wish to delete, or simply press the Home button to save your changes.
Option 2 – From Settings
- From the Home screen, select “Settings“.
- Select “General“.
- Tap “Storage & iCloud Usage” or “Usage” depending on your version of iOS.
- Under the “Storage” section, select “Manage Storage“.
- The list of apps installed on your iPhone 7 appear. Select the one you wish to remove.
- Tap “Delete app“.
That’s all it takes to delete the app! The data and the program is completely removed from the iPhone 7 as soon as you remove the icon using one of these methods.
FAQ
The app icons wiggle, but there is no “X” when I press and hold an icon. Why?
You probably have a restriction enabled. Go to “Settings” > “Restrictions” and ensure “Deleting Apps” is turned “On” (green).
Why doesn’t the X show on some of the apps?
Some apps like Notes, Calendar, and Contacts are part of the Apple iOS and cannot be removed. If you have an app that should be removable, have a look at this post.
Will I be able to reinstall apps that I paid for after I uninstall them?
Yes. The apps you purchased will always be available to download from your account without additional charges.
How about removing apps from iCloud?
View our post about removing apps from iCloud.
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Laura says
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Sejuti says
My app is stuck in the ‘waiting’ phase. App store show it as downloaded but I can not open it. It does not show up in the usage section. I want to delete it. I have tried restarting my phone several times. I have also tried to hard reset my phone. But nothing works. Please help me out.
Tony Perin says
I am holding app for a few seconds but no x is appearing
Josh Thiesen says
Hey i found this to be helpful on deleting the apps and of course moving them around but I want to mention one more way which is tap and hold on the app then move your finger in either direction and the x to delete should pop up.
Genevieve de Gaillande says
how do I get back the itunes music player icon back? I accidentally removed it. And why is this, as it comes with the phone, even allowed to be deleted?
Bob Moore says
For method #1, press VERY lightly or you will bet a dropdown menu. This is especially true if you set up the touch method to open your iPhone 7.