{"id":13886,"date":"2023-10-27T05:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T05:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=13886"},"modified":"2023-10-27T05:02:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T05:02:59","slug":"how-to-delete-apps-from-icloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/apple\/how-to-delete-apps-from-icloud\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Apps From iCloud: Best Easy Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

iCloud is a great way to store your apps and other data in the cloud. But over time, you may accumulate apps that you no longer use or need. If you’re running out of iCloud storage space or if you simply want to declutter your iCloud account, you can delete apps from iCloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll show you how to delete apps from iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We’ll also cover some troubleshooting tips if you’re having trouble deleting apps from iCloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short Answer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To delete apps from iCloud, first remove the app(s) from your device. Then, in iCloud settings, locate the app whose settings have been synced to your account and select the option to delete everything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How to Delete Apps from iCloud<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple offers only 5 GB of free online storage space, which is insufficient unless your needs are very simple. You have two options: upgrade your iCloud subscription to get more storage space or delete unnecessary items from iCloud. Delete your biggest apps from iCloud to save a lot of space. Here’s is how to delete them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Delete Apps From iCloud on an iPhone or iPad<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All your iPhone or iPad apps and program data are automatically backed up to iCloud. Still, you can save a significant amount of storage space by removing your apps with the biggest sizes from the iCloud backup list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and select your account name at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select “iCloud” and then “Manage Storage.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select “Backups.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. You’ll see a list of your Apple mobile devices on the Backups page. Tap the device name you’re currently using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. After a moment, a short list of apps should appear in the “Choose Data to Back Up” section. These are the five apps that consume the most iCloud storage space. Tap “Show All Apps” to see all of the apps that are installed on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. To delete an app, swipe to the left on its button and then confirm by tapping “Turn Off & Delete” in the pop-up window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Delete Apps From iCloud on a Mac<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Some apps on your Mac can also be stored in iCloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In the Preferences window, check the box next to “Apple ID.” If necessary, enter your Apple ID password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. At the bottom of the window, to the right of the iCloud Storage bar, click “Manage.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. In the pop-up window, select the app from the left pane and follow the instructions in the main pane. Most of the time, you can simply click “Turn Off and Delete,” but in some cases, you may need to take additional steps, such as deleting files in Finder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How to Delete Apps From iCloud on a PC<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. To delete apps and data from Windows, you must first download and install iCloud for Windows 10. Download the iCloud app from Apple.com if you’re using an older version of Windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Launch the iCloud app, then tap “Storage” to the right of your iCloud storage bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. In the pop-up window, select the app from the left pane and follow the instructions in the main pane. Most apps will offer the option to “Delete Documents and Data,” while others may offer different instructions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        How Do I Delete an App From My iPhone 13?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        To remove an app from the home screen, hold it down and tap Remove App. Tap and hold the app until it wiggles, then tap X > Delete to remove it from the App Library. Tap General > iPhone Storage > the app you want to delete > Delete App > Delete App from the Settings app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Why Can\u2019t I Delete an App on My iPhone?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Screen time settings could be one reason. In Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps ensure that Allow is selected. To see these options and make changes, you must enable Screen Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to Delete iCloud Sync App Data<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If you have an app installed on your device and want to delete its data from iCloud, follow these steps. Using an iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n