Deleting an iPhone app can be useful when you want to declutter your home screen, free up storage space, or remove an app that no longer serves a purpose. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete an iPhone app in just 9 steps.

Step 1: Unlock your iPhone

Before you can delete an app, make sure your iPhone is unlocked. Press the Home button (on older iPhones) or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (on newer iPhones).

Step 2: Locate the app

Navigate to the home screen where the app you wish to delete is located. Swipe left or right on the screen until you find it.

Step 3: Access ‘Edit Home Screen’ mode

To enter ‘Edit Home Screen’ mode, lightly press and hold on the app icon you want to delete. This will cause all of your apps to start wiggling and may reveal an ‘X’ button on some icons.

Step 4: Tap the ‘X’ button

Once in ‘Edit Home Screen’ mode, tap the ‘X’ button in the top-left corner of the app icon you want to delete.

Step 5: Confirm deletion

A prompt will appear asking if you want to delete the app. Tap on “Delete” to confirm. Keep in mind that deleting an app also deletes its data and settings.

Step 6: Finish editing

After deleting the unwanted app, tap on “Done” (on older iPhones) or swipe upwards from the bottom of your screen (on newer iPhones) to exit ‘Edit Home Screen’ mode.

Step 7: Check storage space (optional)

If you deleted the app to free up storage space, navigate to “Settings” > “General” > “iPhone Storage” to check your available storage space.

Step 8: Reinstall if needed

If you accidentally deleted the app or decide you want it back, visit the App Store to reinstall it. Search for the app and tap the cloud icon with a down arrow to redownload.

Step 9: Organize your home screen

After deleting the app, you may want to reorganize your home screen by moving other apps around or creating folders for better organization.

And there you have it—a simple and effective way to delete an iPhone app in just 9 steps. Say goodbye to unused apps and hello to a cleaner, more organized iPhone experience.