How To Delete Apps on the iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro

When you no longer need an app on your iPad, or you need to free up space, deleting it from your device is the best option. It may only take a couple of seconds to remove 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 you can delete apps from your iPad. In addition, we’ll answer some common questions related to deleting apps on iPads.

How to Delete Apps From the iPad Home Screen?

The easiest way to delete an app from your iPad is directly on the home screen. If you also have an iPhone, then you may already know how this process works. Follow the steps below to find out how:

1. Turn on your iPad.
2. Locate the app that you want to delete on your home screen.
   
3. Press on the app with your finger and hold it there for about two seconds.
   
4. Choose “Delete App” on the pop-up menu.
   
5. Confirm that you want to delete it by tapping on “Delete.”
   

If you press on the app and it starts to jiggle, this is what you need to do:

1. Tap on the “-” or “x” in the corner of the icon.
   
2. Select “Delete” on the pop-up menu.
   
3. Confirm by tapping on “Done.”
   

That’s all there is to it. The app’s icon will immediately disappear from your home screen. Repeat the same process with all the apps you want to remove.

How to Delete Apps via Settings

Another way to permanently remove an app from your iPad is by deleting it in your device’s settings. This is how it’s done:

1. Turn on your iPad and find “Settings” on your home screen.
   
2. Select “General” from the menu.
   
3. Tap on the “iPad Storage” tab. This will open a list of all the apps on your iPad.
   
4. Go down until you find the app that you no longer need.
5. Tap on the app.
   
6. Choose “Delete App” at the bottom of the tab.
   
7. Tap on “Delete App” again.
   

When you return to your home screen, you’ll notice that the app in question is no longer there. You can also offload 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 is used by apps. Not only that, but you can view how much space each app uses. It might help you determine which apps you should remove from your device.

How to Delete Apps From the App Store

The final way you can remove an app from your iPad is by uninstalling it in the App store. This is the only method that requires an internet connection. This is how it’s done:

1. Turn on your iPad and go to the “App Store” on your home screen.
   
2. Go to your profile in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
3. Go down until you find the app you want to delete.
   
4. Tap on the app and swipe it to the left.
   
5. Choose “Delete.”
   
6. Confirm that you want to delete the app by selecting “Delete” again.
   

Not only will doing this remove the app from your device but all your data from that app. If you want to reinstall the app, you will need to sign up, provide the necessary information, and give permission for certain things again.

Difference Between Offloading and Deleting Apps

As mentioned before, some apps can’t be deleted from your iPad. These apps are pre-installed at the factory and built into the operating system. However, there are also some pre-installed apps that you can delete: Books, Calendar, FaceTime, Maps, Notes, News, Shortcuts, TV, Memo, and many more.

While you can delete these apps, Apple suggests that you leave them there. By deleting built-in apps, you might also accidentally remove some important configuration files. That’s why we recommend only deleting apps that you yourself installed.

This is where offloading takes place. Offloading and deleting are similar, but not quite the same. When you remove an app permanently from your device, all the data will be lost as well. On the other hand, when you offload an app, the data won’t be lost.

Offloaded apps will remain on your home screen, even though they have technically been deleted. You’ll see a small cloud next to it, which means that it can be restored. All you need to do is tap on the app, and it will be downloaded once again.

Here’s how you can offload an app on your iPad:

1. Go to Settings on your home screen.
   
2. Select “General” and proceed to “iPad Storage.”
   
3. Find the app that you want to offload and tap on it.
   
4. Select “Offload App.”
   
5. Confirm that you want to offload the app.
   

Sometimes, when you open “iPad Storage,” your iPad will allow you to offload multiple apps at once. That option will be displayed directly under the “recommendations” tab. Tap on “Offload Unused Apps,” so you don’t have to offload them one by one.

Additional FAQs

Why can’t I delete some apps on the iPad?

As we mentioned, some pre-installed apps on your iPad simply can’t be removed. The good news is that you can offload any app on your device, which is the next best thing.

However, you can also be restricted from deleting an app. Here’s what you can do to fix this issue:

1. Go to “Settings” on your iPad’s home screen.

2. Continue to “General” on the list of options.

3. Proceed to “Screen Time.”

4. Tap on “Content Privacy & Restrictions” and then “Content Privacy.”

5. Select “iTunes & App Store Purchases.”

6. Type in your Apple password.

7. Find “Deleting Apps” and toggle the switch to “On.”

That’s about it. Now you should be able to delete the app on your iPad.

How do I make sure the app and data has been deleted?

The easiest way to make sure an app has been removed from your iPad is by manually searching for it on the home page. If you want to be certain, you can always go back to “iPad Storage” in your general settings. Scroll down through 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, then that means that you successfully deleted it. However, if you see “Open” or “Update,” then it’s still installed on your device.

Remove All Unwanted Apps From Your iPad

Now you know how to delete apps on your iPad using different methods. You also know how to offload an app when you want to save your data but clear storage space. Once you remove all the apps that you no longer use, you can free up so much space on your iPad.

Have you ever deleted an app on your iPad before? Did you use any of the methods outlined in this guide? Let us know in the comments section below.

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