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How to Quickly Delete Multiple Apps from Your iPhone

"If you want to know how to quickly delete multiple apps from your iPhone, this article will show you the easy steps. Save yourself time and clutter by following these simple instructions."

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Published Jul 24, 2022

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: iPhone

  • How do I delete multiple apps on my iPhone at once?
  • Learning how to delete multiple apps on an iPhone can help save time by reducing the amount of time spent deleting each app individually.
  • "In this article you will learn how to easily and quickly delete multiple apps from your iPhone!"

Deleting multiple apps on an iPhone is a common task for many users, especially when it is time to free up some storage space. It allows you to keep only the apps that are necessary and frequently used, as too many unused apps can result in performance issues. This guide will provide a step-by-step process of how to delete multiple apps from your iPhone or iPad device. It includes the steps of deleting one app at a time, using multi-select mode, deleting all the unwanted apps off your home screen and finally organizing your new layout into something useful. By following this guide you will be able to have an easier user experience and make sure all of your unused applications are out of sight.

how to delete multiple apps on iphone

To delete multiple apps on an iPhone, users must press and hold down on one of the app icons until all the icons start to jiggle. Then, users can select multiple app icons by tapping each additional icon with a single finger. With all the desired apps selected, users must then tap the 'x' in the top left corner of each icon to initiate deletion.

  1. Tap and hold down on an app icon until they all start to jiggle.
  2. Tap the X in the top-left corner of every app you want to delete
  3. Confirm each deletion when asked if you want to delete it
  4. Press the home button once finished deleting apps

Our takeaway

Congratulations, you have now learned how to quickly delete multiple apps from your iPhone! Deleting these apps can make room for new ones, and the process is more efficient than deleting them one by one. It's also good to keep in mind that if you make a mistake while deleting apps, you can easily retrieve them afterwards. With this newfound knowledge at your fingertips, why not take this opportunity to say goodbye to an outdated app or two? Not only will it free up some space on your home screen and bring a fresh perspective but also add excitement to your daily routine. So go ahead- start swiping away those pesky apps and enjoy the unseen possibilities of a newly updated app list!

FAQs

How can I delete multiple apps at once from my iPhone?

Yes, there is a way to select multiple apps to delete in one go. To do this, open the Settings app and tap General → iPhone Storage. Here you will see a list of all installed apps on your device. Tap “Select” in the top right corner and then simply tap on each app you want to delete. Alternatively, if you don't want to individually select apps for deletion, you can press and hold an app icon until it starts shaking, then drag it onto another app's icon until both icons start wiggling - this should create an X at the top left of both icons. When the X appears, tap the X to delete both apps.

Is there a way to select multiple apps for deletion at once?

Yes, it is possible to select multiple apps on your iPhone to delete them at once. To do this, you need to enter the 'Edit' mode in the Apps section of your phone. You can then either tap each app individually or use two fingers and swipe across the screen to select multiple apps simultaneously. Once all the desired apps are selected, simply hit the 'Delete' icon in the top right corner and confirm that you want to delete all selected apps.

What's the difference between deleting an app and uninstalling it?

Deleting an app from your iPhone or other Apple device will remove the app icon from the home screen, but the actual files associated with that app will still remain in storage. Uninstalling a program completely removes all traces of it from your device by erasing all related files and data.

Is there a limit to the number of apps that can be deleted in one go?

The iOS operating system allows up to 20 apps to be deleted at once. However, on older models you may only be able to delete three or four apps at once.

Can this process be done on any type of Apple device, including iPhones, iPads and iPods?

Yes, the same process can be done on any type of Apple device such as iPhones, iPads and iPods.

This article was originally published on 24 Jul 2022 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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