By Michael McConnell
Installing apps and removing them is second nature. It is one of the most fundamental things you learn on a computer. With iOS, there is an entirely different process.
Installing apps is the easy part: go to the App Store and download. Everything else might not always be intuitive for new iOS users. With Apple pushing the iPad as the only computer for some people, it’s worth looking at how to manage your apps on iOS. 8 Tips to Get the Most Out of the New iOS 11 App StoreAfter a decade of no changes, the new App Store may feel a bit daunting at first, but there's plenty to love about Apple's redesign!READ MORE
Delete iPhone and iPad Apps the Easy Way
Assuming you don’t have a device with 3D touch, this is the easiest way to remove an app from your iOS device: press and hold until you see the icons share and tap the x. In the dialog that appears, tap Delete.
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After a few seconds, the app and its data are removed from your device. Anything the app has saved to iCloud Drive is still there in the App’s folder, accessible via the Files app if you need to grab something. Anything not saved elsewhere will be removed along with the app: photos, documents, game saves, the lot.
Deleting Apps via Settings
Removing apps via Settings is not as quick as the Home Screen, but it is easy and gives you a good idea of how much space each app is currently using.
If you want to find apps that are hogging space or those you just haven’t used in awhile, open Settings then tap General. Next, tap iPhone/iPad Storage to see all your apps along with the space they are currently taking up on your phone.
Scroll down beneath the Offload Unused Apps and Review Large Attachments sections. Under each app’s name, you’ll see the date you last used it. Next, to that, you’ll see how much space the app is using. Tap on the app to get more info. You’ll see the size of the App as well as the amount of storage its documents are using. Improve Your iPhone Photo Management to Free Up More SpaceDo you have thousands of photos on your iPhone? Is it hard to find the pictures you're looking for? Is your iPhone full? You need to work on your photo management.READ MORE
If you want to remove it, tap Delete App. In the dialog that warns deleting the app removes all documents and data tap Delete App a second time. You’ll return to the app screen a moment while the app erases.
What About Offloading Apps?
It is always wise to clean up apps that you are not using anymore. But what about those apps you only use once in a while? For those, Apple has introduced offloading. When you offload an app iOS removes the app, but leaves the data behind.
The icon stays on your Home Screen with a little download icon next to it. When you tap the app’s icon, you have to wait a few seconds or so for the app to redownload. Larger apps only redownload on Wi-Fi. This means you can keep your important data, like documents or artwork, while freeing up space used by the app itself. Everything You Can Do to Cut Down Your iPhone Cellular Data UsageIf you’re sick of running out of data or racking up massive bills, it's time to take control of your usage and restrict what your iPhone can do online.READ MORE
To offload an app open Settings then tap General then tap iPhone/iPad Storage. Find the app you want to offload. Tap on the name, then tap the Offload App button. In the dialog that pops up tap Offload App again, and after a few moments, the app is gone, but your files remain.
Automatically Offload Apps
If you are perpetually short on space on your device, you can set iOS to automatically offload apps. It activates when you’re short on space, and starts with apps you haven’t used in some time. This method is similar to the way that the Apple TV handles its limited space. iPhone Storage Full? How to Create Free Space on iOSThe best way to maximize your available iPhone storage space is to buy the biggest device you can afford. Too late for that? Here's how to create free space on your iOS device.READ MORE
If you’re still rocking a 16GB iPhone, this saves you from an eternity of storage micromanagement.
To enable the feature open Settings then tap General and then go back to iPhone/iPad Storage. After it loads, tap Enable next to Offload Unused Apps. A green check mark appears where Enablewas, and now you’re all set.
You cannot disable the setting in the same menu. In fact, when you return to this area of Settings, it doesn’t even appear. This is because the setting is actually a part of your App Store preferences. To disable App Offloading, head to Settings > iTunes and App Store. Scroll down to the bottom and tap the switch next to Offload Unused Apps. You can re-enable it from the same screen.
What Happened to iTunes?
The latest version of iTunes removed support for iOS apps. You may still have a library of apps living on your hard drive. Even if you connect your device to your Mac, there isn’t an option for apps under the device in iTunes.
If you have an app that’s no longer in App Store you want to install it, you can use an older version of iTunes. Apple posted it for enterprise users, but you do not need a special account to use it.
There is a downside to reverting your iTunes version. From this point, you won’t get the automatic updates via the Mac App Store. Instead, you’ll need to go to the Apple site and download the latest version for Mac manually. If you’re going to make this choice, you might end up with a vulnerable version of iTunes without any notice.
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Deleting and Offloading iOS Apps Without Your Mac
It is clear that Apple is trying to send the message that you won’t need your Mac to manage your iPhone or iPad. Considering the widespread consternation over iTunes, managing one less thing was wise. Settings is the best way to manage your Apps. The new Offloading method lets you “keep” apps on your phone albeit not entirely.
The ability to offload apps is already making room on my phone for more pictures of my cats, so I’m really happy Apple added this to iOS 11.
Are you interested in offloading apps to save space? How many cat pictures can you now store? Let us know in the comments below.
Source: www.makeuseof.com
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