Deleting Apps on a Mobile Device

Smartphones and tablets generally have more limited memory space than PCs, so you may need to delete apps more often. Although Android and iOS devices are similar, the process for deleting apps is different for the two.

iOS (iPhones and iPads)

There are a few methods for deleting apps on iPads and iPhones.

Method 1 - Touch and hold

Step 1: Find the app you want to remove on your Home screen.
Step 2: Release the app icon and hold for a few seconds.
Hold the app icon .
Step 3: Select Remove App from the available menu.
Select Remove App.
Step 4: Another menu will appear. From there, select Delete App.
confirm delete.

Method 2 - Use the App Library

Step 1: Access the App Library by swiping left from your Home screen.
Step 2: Using the search tool find the app which you want to remove.
Find the app.
Step 3: Hold the app icon. Select Delete App from the available menu.
Select Delete App.
Step 4: A box will appear. Tap Delete again to confirm deleting the app.
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Method 3 - Jiggle Mode

Jiggle Mode allows you to organize and enhance the apps on your home screen. It can be used to delete multiple apps on an iOS device at a time.

Step 1: To enter Jiggle Mode in iOS 13 and later, hold any app and then select "Edit Home Screen" from the menu. In older iOS versions, simply holding down the app will cause the icons to wiggle.
Hold any app and then select "Edit Home Screen" from the menu. Source
Step 2: Tap on the minus sign at the top of the icon of the app you want to remove.
Tap on the minus sign at the top of the app's icon. 
Step 3: A box will display and ask you to confirm your selection. Tap "Remove" again to confirm the removal of the app from your Apple device.

Keep in mind that some default apps cannot be removed from an iOS device. However, you can disable or move these to save space. You can generally disable any apps that you don't currently use but want to use later, or that you don't want to remove.

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Also, make sure you don't have any app subscriptions before deleting apps from your phone, as deleting an app won't automatically cancel your subscription.

Deleting Apps on Android

Here are some ways to delete apps on Android devices, including smartphones and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy.

Method 1 - Touch and hold

Step 1: Find the app you want to remove in your Apps menu.
Step 2: Hold the app icon.
In your Apps menu, hold the app you want to remove.
Step 3: Uninstall on device in top The Uninstall button will appear on the device in the top. Drag the app icon that has the Uninstall button to the top of the screen. (In older Android versions, touching and holding may instead display a menu with an Uninstall App option; select that.)
Drag the app icon toward the button that reads Uninstall.
Step 4: Confirm the deletion in the pop up box that will be displayed.
Confirm deletion.

Method 2 – Delete via Settings

Step 1: Go to your Settings app. You can find it in the app menu.
Step 2: Tap on Apps and go to your App Manager.
Go to your Settings app and tap on App Manager.
Step 3: Tap on View all apps to see all apps.
Tap See all apps.
Step 4: Find the app you want to remove. Tap it and go to App info.
Find that app and go to its info.
Step 5: Tap on Uninstall to remove the app.
Step 6: Confirm the deletion in the pop up box that will be displayed.

Method 3 - Delete via Play Store

Step 1: Open Google Play Store on your Android device. You can find it in the app menu.
Step 2: Tap on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Open Google Play Store on your Android device and tap on your profile icon.
Step 3: Tap on the option "Manage apps and device".
Tap on the "Manage apps and device" option.
Step 4: Tap on the "Manage" tab to access the list of all the apps available on the device.
Tap on the "Manage" tab.
Step 5: From here select all the apps in your presence to remove and then tap on the I'm standing icon at the top right corner.
Select all apps in your presence and then tap on the I'm standing icon at the top right corner.
Step 6: You will get a pop-up box requesting you to confirm the deletion. Tap "Delete" to confirm the deletion.

If these steps look slightly different for a particular Android smartphone and tablet, they may vary slightly depending on their manufacturer. Android device makers typically use their own specific, proprietary UIs, so Samsung devices will work a little differently from LG's devices in how they work.

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Furthermore, some default apps cannot be removed from Android. You can disable them, however, by following the steps in Method 2 and then tapping Disable instead of Uninstall. Disabling an app on Android will clear all its data and cache from memory and uninstall all updates, which means that the app will remain on your device, but it will take up less data.

How to Delete apps on Desktop

Now that we've covered how to delete apps on smartphones and tablets, let's turn our attention to deleting apps on computers. Again, the process for deleting apps varies from device to device.

MacOS (MacBook and Apple devices)

Here are some step-by-step instructions for uninstalling apps on a Mac device. This method works for MacOS Mojave 10.14 above 

This method works for macOS Mojave 10.14 and above, which includes devices like the iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air.

Step 1: Find and click on the Finder icon on your toolbar. Then go to the Go menu and select Applications.
Step 2: If the app is in a folder, look for Uninstaller in that folder. If there is one, double click it and then follow the instructions to uninstall the app from your Mac device. If the app is not in the folder or there is no uninstaller, simply right click and select Move to Trash.
Step 3: Find the Trash icon on your toolbar and right click on it. Then select Empty.

Delete Apps on Windows

Here are the steps you need to follow to delete apps in Windows 8, 10 and 11.

Windows 8

Step 1: Access the Start screen by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard, or by hovering your cursor over the lower left corner of your screen when a small Start screen picture appears and click it.
Step 2: Find the app you want to remove from the Start screen. Find that app in the Start screen with the search tool.
Step 3: Right click and app selection icon will appear.
Step 4: Select Uninstall from the toolbar at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Step 5: You will be taken to the Programs and Features window. Make sure the correct app is highlighted and then press Uninstall.
Step 6: A dialog box will appear. Confirm to uninstall the app from Windows 8 and then follow the steps in the uninstall wizard.

Windows 10 and 11

Step 1: Click the Start button and search for the app you want to remove using the search tool in the Start menu.
Step 2: Once it is found, right click and select Uninstall.
Step 3: You will be taken to the Programs and Features window. Make sure the correct app is highlighted and then press Uninstall.
Step 4: A dialog box will appear. Confirm to uninstall the app from Windows 10 or 11 and then follow the steps in the uninstall wizard.

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How to Delete Apps on Chromebook

Here are the steps to uninstall apps on your Chromebook.

Step 1: Select Launcher at the bottom corner of your screen and click on it.
Step 2: Find the app you want to remove and then right click on it.
Step 3: Select Remove from Chrome.
Step 4: You will be prompted to confirm your selection. Click on Remove.
This allows you to remove the app from your Chromebook.

Final Thoughts

It feels great to have your device working at its best potential. It's great to unclutter your phone or computer by removing apps you don't need, which will improve performance and make room for new tools.

No matter what device you're using, the next time you're left wondering, "How do I get rid of these rogue apps?", you know just where to come! Is there any other way to delete apps on a specific device? Tell us in the comments!

"Mastering App Deletion: A Step-by-Step Guide for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks"