How to Delete Apps on an iPad

This wikiHow teaches you how to delete apps from an iPad.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using iPad

  1. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 1
    1
    Tap and hold an app until all the apps on the screen begin to jiggle.[1]
  2. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 2
    2
    Tap ⓧ in the upper-left corner of the app you want to delete.[2]
    • Some default Apple apps, like App Store, Settings, Contacts, and Safari, can't be removed and will not display an ⓧ.
    Advertisement
  3. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 3
    3
    Tap Delete to confirm deletion of the app.[3]
    • Tap Cancel if you change your mind or made a mistake.
  4. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 4
    4
    Tap the Home button to return the Home screen to normal. The app has been deleted from your iPad.
    5. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using iTunes

  1. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 5
    1
    Connect your iPad to a computer. Use the cable that came with your device, connecting the USB end to the computer and the other end to your iPad's charging port.
  2. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 6
    2
    Open iTunes on the computer. It's a round app icon with a colorful musical note.
  3. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 7
    3
    Click on your iPad's icon. It's in the upper-left part of the iTunes window.
  4. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 8
    4
    Click on Apps. It's in the left pane of the iTunes window under "Settings."
  5. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 9
    5
    Find an app that you want to delete. The apps are listed in the center pane of the window, under "Apps."
    • You may need to scroll down to find the app you're looking for.
  6. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 10
    6
    Click on Remove. It appears to the right of each app that's installed on your iPad.
    • The button label will change to Will Remove.
    • Repeat this step for all apps you want to delete from your iPad.
  7. Image titled Delete Apps on an iPad Step 11
    7
    Click on Apply. It's in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window. Once the sync is complete, the app(s) will be deleted from your iPad.
    8. Advertisement

Community Q&A

  • Question
    Will deleting apps help my iPad run faster?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. Deleting apps will free up storage and help your iPad run faster. Be careful not to delete too many apps, however, as some work together. If you delete one, it might affect another one, and prevent it from working properly.
  • Question
    When I hold the apps, they can be moved, but there is no way to delete them. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The setting for not deleting apps may be on. Just go into restrictions in the general tab of settings and select the option that allows you to delete apps.
  • Question
    How do I change my search engine?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Tap "Settings," then "Safari," then tap "Search Engine." There are four options to choose from.
Advertisement

You Might Also Like

Delete Pictures on an iPad
How to
Delete Pictures on an iPad
Is Your iPad Too Old to UpdateHow to Tell if Your iPad Is Too Old to Update
Jailbreak an iPad
How to
Jailbreak an iPad
See if Someone Read Your Text on iPhone or iPadHow to See if Someone Read Your Text on iPhone & iPad
Use Smart View on iPhone or iPad
How to
Use Smart View on iPhone or iPad
Turn Off AirPlayComplete Guide for Turning Off AirPlay
Transfer Files to iPad from a Computer
How to
Transfer Files to iPad from a Computer
Reset an iPad Without the Password
How to
Reset an iPad Without the Password
Jailbreak an iPad 2
How to
Jailbreak an iPad 2
Get a Free iPad
How to
Get a Free iPad
Download YouTube Videos to the iPad
How to
Download YouTube Videos to the iPad
Transfer Photos from PC to iPad
How to
Transfer Photos from PC to iPad
Print from an iPad Without AirprintHow to Print from an iPad Without Airprint
Connect an iPad to a Windows PC
How to
Connect an iPad to a Windows PC
Advertisement

References

  1. ↑ Josef Storzi. Apple & Mobile Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.
  2. ↑ Josef Storzi. Apple & Mobile Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.
  3. ↑ Josef Storzi. Apple & Mobile Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.

About This Article

Josef Storzi
Co-authored by:
Josef Storzi
Apple & Mobile Phone Repair Specialist
This article was co-authored by Josef Storzi. Josef Storzi is an Apple and Mobile Phone Repair Specialist and the Owner of Imobile LA, a mobile phone repair company based in Los Angeles, California. Josef specializes in repairing screens, charging ports, batteries, water damage, speakers, and microphones on all mobile phone brands including Apple, Samsung, LG, Nokia, and Sony. He also specializes in tablet, laptop, and computer repairs as well as the pros and cons of recent mobile software updates. This article has been viewed 1,026,122 times.
How helpful is this?
Co-authors: 15
Updated: June 3, 2021
Views: 1,026,122
Categories: Ipad
Article SummaryX

1. Tap and hold an app.
2. Tap ⓧ.
3. Tap Delete
4. Press the Home button.

Did this summary help you?
Advertisement