We all know it: your iPhone is full of apps that you never use, your home screen is a mess and you are constantly running out of storage space. This not only causes frustration, but can also affect the performance of your iPhone. So it is time to clean up and optimize your iPhone. But how do you get started? And how do you make sure that you do not delete important apps or data? In this blog we will help you on your way to a tidy and efficiently working iPhone.
How to delete apps from your iPhone?
Deleting apps on your iPhone is easier than you might think. Follow these steps to remove unwanted apps and free up space on your device:
- Go to your home screen and find the app you want to uninstall.
- Hold your finger on the app icon until a menu appears.
- From the menu, select 'Delete app'.
- Confirm that you want to delete the app by tapping 'Delete'.
Note: Some built-in Apple apps, such as Messages or Phone, cannot be deleted. However, you can hide these apps in a folder to make your home screen more organized.
Organize your home screen with folders
A clean home screen reduces frustration and makes it easier to quickly find the apps you need. You can organize your apps into folders to keep your home screen looking neat and tidy. Follow these steps to create folders and place your apps inside them:
- Hold your finger on an app icon until all the icons start to wiggle.
- Drag the app icon onto another app icon to create a new folder.
- Give the folder a suitable name, for example 'Social Media' or 'Work'.
- Drag other apps into the folder to further populate it.
- Press the Home button or swipe up (depending on your iPhone model) to exit editing mode.
Organizing your apps into folders makes it easier to quickly find the right app and keeps your home screen clutter-free.
Use cloud storage to save space
Another way to free up storage space on your iPhone is to use cloud storage. With cloud storage, your files, such as photos and documents, are stored on a remote server instead of on your iPhone. This frees up more space for apps and other files. There are several cloud storage services available, including iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. For example, to use iCloud Photo Library, follow these steps:
- Go to 'Settings' on your iPhone.
- Tap your name at the top and choose 'iCloud'.
- Select 'Photos'.
- Turn on 'iCloud Photo Library'.
Now your photos will automatically be uploaded to iCloud and will no longer take up space on your iPhone. Make sure you have enough iCloud storage, otherwise you will need to purchase additional storage.
Monitor your app usage and storage space
To efficiently use and maintain your iPhone, it is important to have insight into your app usage and storage space. You can gain this insight by using the built-in functions on your iPhone. Go to 'Settings' and choose 'General' and then 'iPhone Storage'. Here you will see an overview of the storage space used by different apps and files. In 'Settings' under 'Battery' you can also see which apps use the most energy. This can be an indication of which apps you use a lot and which ones less. Based on this information, you can decide which apps you want to keep and which you can delete to save space.
