When you no longer need an app on your iPad or need to free up space, deleting it from your device is the best option. It may only take you a couple of seconds to delete an app from your iPad. What’s more, if you need that app in the future, you can install it just as quickly.
In this guide, we will show you different ways to remove apps from your iPad. Additionally, we will answer some common questions related to deleting apps on iPads.
How to remove apps from the iPad home screen?
The easiest way to remove an app from your iPad is directly from the home screen. If you also have an iPhone, you may already know how this process works. Follow the steps below to find out how:
- Turn on your iPad.
- Locate the app you want to delete on your home screen.
- Press the app with your finger and hold it there for about two seconds.
- Choose “Delete App” from the pop-up menu.
- Confirm that you want to delete it by tapping “Delete.”
If you press the app and it starts moving, here’s what you should do:
- Tap “-” or “x” in the corner of the icon.
- Select “Delete” from the pop-up menu.
- Confirm by tapping “Done.”
That’s all about it. The app icon will immediately disappear from your home screen. Repeat the same process with all the applications you want to delete.
How to remove apps through settings
Another way to permanently remove an app from your iPad is by deleting it in your device’s settings. This is how you do it:
- Turn on your iPad and find “Settings” on your home screen.
- Select “General” from the menu.
- Tap the “iPad Storage” tab. This will open a list of all the apps on your iPad.
- Scroll down until you find the application you no longer need.
- Tap the app.
- Choose “Delete App” at the bottom of the tab.
- Tap “Delete App” again.
When you return to your home screen, you will notice that the app in question is no longer there. You can also download apps at this point, but we’ll get to that later.
While you’re in the iPad Storage tab, you’ll be able to see how much storage you have left. You’ll also be able to see how much of your storage apps are using. Not only that, but you can also see how much space each app is using. It could help you determine which apps you should remove from your device.
How to remove apps from the App Store
The last way to remove an app from your iPad is to uninstall it from the App Store. This is the only method that requires an Internet connection. This is how you do it:
- Turn on your iPad and go to the “App Store” on your home screen.
- Go to your profile in the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down until you find the application you want to delete.
- Tap the app and swipe it to the left.
- Choose “Delete.”
- Confirm that you want to delete the app by selecting “Delete” again.
Doing this will not only delete the app from your device, but also all your data from that app. If you want to reinstall the app, you will need to register, provide the necessary information, and re-grant permission for certain things.
Difference between downloading and deleting apps
As mentioned above, some apps cannot be removed from your iPad. These applications are pre-installed at the factory and integrated into the operating system. However, there are also some pre-installed apps that you can remove: Books, Calendar, FaceTime, Maps, Notes, News, Shortcuts, TV, Memo and many more.
While you can delete these apps, Apple suggests you leave them there. By deleting built-in apps, you may also accidentally delete some important configuration files. This is why we recommend removing only applications that you installed yourself.
This is where the download takes place. Downloading and deleting are similar, but not exactly the same. When you permanently delete an app from your device, all data will also be lost. On the other hand, when you download an app, the data will not be lost.
Downloaded apps will remain on your home screen, even if they have technically been deleted. You will see a small cloud next to it, which means it can be restored. All you need to do is tap on the app and it will download once again.
This is how you can download an app on your iPad:
- Go to Settings on your home screen.
- Select “General” and continue with “iPad Storage.”
- Find the app you want to download and tap it.
- Select “Download app.”
- Confirm that you want to download the application.
Sometimes when you open “iPad Storage”, your iPad will allow you to download multiple apps at once. That option will be displayed directly under the “recommendations” tab. Tap “Download unused apps” so you don’t have to download them one by one.
Additional FAQs
Why can’t I delete some apps on iPad?
As we mentioned, some pre-installed apps on your iPad simply cannot be removed. The good news is that you can download any application on your device, which is the best option.
However, you can also be restricted from deleting an app. Here is what you can do to fix this problem:
1. Go to “Settings” on your iPad’s home screen.
2. Continue to “General” in the list of options.
3. Continue with “Screen Time.”
4. Tap “Privacy and content restrictions” and then “Content privacy.”
5. Select “iTunes and App Store Purchases.”
6. Enter your Apple password.
7. Find “Delete Apps” and toggle the switch to “On”.
That’s all. You should now be able to delete the app on your iPad.
How do I make sure the app and data have been deleted?
The easiest way to make sure an app has been removed from your iPad is to manually find it on the home page. If you want to be safe, you can always go back to “iPad Storage” in your general settings. Scroll down the list of installed apps to make sure the app is no longer there.
You can also go to the App Store and search for the app. If you see the “Get” button, it means you deleted it successfully. However, if you see “Open” or “Update”, it is still installed on your device.
Delete all unwanted apps from your iPad
Now you know how to delete apps on your iPad using different methods. You also know how to download an app when you want to save your data but free up storage space. Once you delete all the apps you no longer use, you can free up a lot of space on your iPad.
