Downloading and then deleting applications is a very traditional thing and we all do it regardless of whether we have an Apple phone, an Android phone, or even a Windows or Blackberry. The matter is exactly the same in almost all systems, but Apple decided years ago to make it different in iOS by adding other methods to delete the application and offer advantages that differ from the traditional deletion. In this article, we learn about the three ways to delete apps in iOS
1 the traditional way
We all know this by touching and holding the app until it vibrates, then pressing X, then deleting. And if your phone supports 3D Touch, you should focus a little so that it is a touch, not a click. Once you perform these steps, the app and its data will be removed from your phone in seconds. But of course anything you save to the cloud will not be deleted and you can access it with the Files app that Apple added in iOS 11.
Use this method to completely get rid of the application quickly
2 Delete applications through settings
Removing apps through Settings is not as quick as deleting them from the Home screen. But it is useful in several things, the first of which is that it gives you an idea of the size and space of the application that you will remove, and you can do that through Settings - General - iPhone or iPad storage space and you will see all the applications and their sizes and the space used and remaining on the device. Below the name of each application is its size and last date it was launched. Click on the desired application, you will find the size of the application and the size of data and documents. If you want to completely remove the application, press Delete the application and you will be warned that you will delete all the application data and it will be deleted in a second. You will be returned to the list of programs as soon as the application is cleared.
Use this method when you want to free up the most space and don't know which apps are using it
3 Dump apps or Offload App
A new feature that Apple added months ago in iOS and its idea that you can delete any application that you are not currently using while preserving the data inside it. The app icon will remain on the phone screen and when you tap to run it, you have to wait a while for the app to load. This is undoubtedly a great thing, as you can conserve app data while saving space on your phone.
To unpack the app or to offload the app, go to Settings - General - iPhone or iPad storage space - tap the desired app - then remove the app - a warning message will appear for you, tap on remove the app again, and after a few moments the app will be deleted while keeping its documents and data.
Use this option to delete applications that you may reuse later, thereby preserving files for easy return
Automatically unload applications
This option is preferred for those who have small storage space. Automatic app dumping activates when space is nearing expiration date, and applies to apps that you haven't used for a while. This method is similar to that in Apple TV when dealing with limited spaces.
To enable this feature automatically through Settings - General - iTunes Store and App Store - then scroll to the bottom and activate Remove unused apps.
Conclusion:
◉You want to quickly delete any application: use the first option.
No space and want to delete the most space-consuming apps: use the second option.
◉ All of your apps are using them but need space now: use the third option.
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