Knowing how to delete apps on your iPhone gives you control over what you need to get through the average day and how organized your home screen is. There are plenty of apps that go unused after they've lost their practicality, and worse, they could be part of a malicious scam — lying in wait on the off-chance you'll open it again. If you're tired of scrolling through countless apps to get to the one you need, it's time to clear out the unwanted and keep the essentials.Whether you need to quickly delete an app because of a scam warning or simply need to go on deleting spree to clear up a mishmash of unused apps, here's how to delete apps on your iPhone.

How to delete apps on your iPhone

Apple has made it incredibly easy to permanently delete an app on your iPhone, as it can all be done on the home screen. With iOS 14, you can delete any of Apple's list of built-in apps, too. However, it's important to note that this may affect certain functions on your phone. The good news is you can redownload any app in the App Store.The following guide works with apps found on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

That's it. You can also use this method to remove an app from the home screen instead, which will be sent to your App Library so it doesn't take up space on the home screen. For a better look, check out how to hide apps on your iPhone.There are plenty of handy features your iPhone has tucked away, but some may not be so obvious to use. Check out how to share your Wi-Fi password on iPhone, along with how to find your iPhone.

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