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How To Delete Apps On iPad?

April 4, 2024
By JOSNA

Do you feel like your iPad is drowning in apps? We’ve all been there! This guide equips you with the knowledge to become an app deletion pro. From basic removal to advanced techniques like ensuring permanent deletion, we’ll cover it all. You’ll also learn how to seamlessly implement parental controls for your child’s app usage.

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Method 1: Steps To Delete Apps On iPad Permanently

The process of deleting apps remains consistent across various iPad generations. Whether you own the iPad 5th Generation, 9th Generation, iPad Air 1, or iPad Air 5, follow these steps:

Find the app on your home screen.
Press and hold the app icon until it starts wiggling.
Most apps display an ‘x’ during the wiggle mode.
Tap the ‘x’ to delete the app. Confirm the deletion if prompted.
To ensure permanent deletion, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups > [your device]. Confirm the app is not listed under “Choose Data to Back Up.”
Visit the App Store, tap your profile picture, scroll down to “Purchased,” find “Recently Deleted,” and clear it.

Method 2: Remove Apps From iPad

The other way to do the same process of deleting the app requires you to head to the settings of your device. This is more of a manual or let’s say a more profound process. So, if you are the one that’s not comfortable with the process of deleting the apps from the iPad home screen itself then this is another method that you can adopt.

Open the ‘Settings app’ on your iPad, recognizable by its gear icon or text label.

Select ‘General’ from menue

Select ‘iPad Storage’ and wait for the list to populate.

Scroll down and find the app you wish to delete from your device.
Tap on the app to reveal its storage usage.
Press ‘Delete App’ to initiate the removal process.
Confirm your decision when prompted.

However, if you want to delete an app but still keep the data that is created then you can always choose the ‘offloading’ option instead of the ‘delete’ option while in the settings area of your device. This process will save the data that the app created at the same time you can delete the app and never lose any data on the other hand.

Delete Apps on iPad with Parental Control

If you’re a parent wanting to manage your child’s app activities, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing and set it up.
Enable “Ask to Buy” for children under 18 in Family Sharing. This requires permission before downloading or deleting apps.
Navigate to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases. Choose “Don’t Allow” under Deleting Apps.
Set up a password for app deletion in Settings > Screen Time > Use Screen Time Passcode.
Adjust App Store settings in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions > Apps based on age.

How to Delete All Apps at Once

If you crave a fresh start or simply want to declutter your iPad in bulk, here’s how to delete all apps simultaneously (excluding pre-installed ones):

Return to your iPad’s home screen by pressing the home button or swiping up, depending on your iPad model.
To delete multiple apps simultaneously, hold any app icon until it starts wiggling.
While in jiggle mode, locate any app and tap the ‘x’ icon that appears in the corner. Don’t worry; this won’t immediately delete all apps.
A pop-up will appear with an option to “Delete Apps.” Tap on it to proceed.
Confirm the deletion by selecting “Delete” in the confirmation prompt. This will delete all apps on your iPad, except for the pre-installed ones.