How to permanently delete apps from icloud on iphone xr

  • To Permanently delete apps from iCloud on iPhone -> You need to turn off backup from iCloud account Manage Storage Section ->Then Remove and delete app.
  • Go to Settings -> Tap on Apple id -> iCloud -> Manage Storage -> Backup -> turn off backup for application you want to delete and then remove app and delete app to delete permanently apps from iCloud on iPhone (iOS 14, iOS 15, iOS 13 etc).

On your iPhone if you have uninstall or delete apps from iPhone they can be found in your apps library and iCloud and if you want to permanently delete apps from iCloud on iPhone xr, iphone 12, 11, 8, on iOS 13, iOS 14 and iOS 15 and free up space on your iCloud then you can delete apps from iCloud permanently. So, let’s see in detail below.

When you install an application on your iPhone all the cache and app data gets stored on your iCloud storage and due to this app storage you will run out of iCloud storage full issue on your iCloud account and you can free up some space and by permanently deleting apps from your iCloud account / storage. 

Step 1: Open settings app on your iPhone

Step 2: Tap on your account id or apple iCloud account.

Step 3: Now, tap on iCloud

Step 4: Tap on Manage Storage

Step 5: Tap on Backup -> It will show you the list of backup accounts here.

Step 6: Now, tap on iPhone -> Here you can see all list of backup apps which are backed up on your iPhone.

Step 7: Now, find the application which you want to delete and turn off backup permanently and turn off by toggling the blue button.

Step 8: Confirm delete by tapping on turn off and delete and once you turn off and delete the application then all your app cache and backup and all app data will be deleted from your iCloud account which will free-up space.

Step 9: Now, go ahead and locate the application which you want to delete from your iPhone.

Step 10: Press and hold the application that you want to uninstall and tap on remove app and delete the app and wait for the application to delte from your iPhone.

That;s it, this is how you permanently delete apps from iCloud on iPhone and delete cache and all data and free up space on your iCloud storage account.

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Can you permanently delete apps from iCloud iPhone?

Yes! You can permanently delete apps from iCloud on iPhone by turning off iCloud backup and delete all data and then delete the app from your iPhone.

How To Permanently Delete Apps From iCloud on iPhone xr

To Permanently delete apps from iCloud on iPhone xr you need to turn off backup and then delete apps from your iPhone and when you normally delte apps from iPhone the app backup data and app cache and app all data will be stored on your iCloud account.

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  • You can easily delete apps from iCloud to free up storage space — particularly, large data-heavy apps that you might not need to back up. 
  • To delete apps from your iPhone or iPad, navigate to the iCloud section in the Settings app.
  • To delete apps from iCloud on your Mac, navigate to iCloud in System Preferences; on Windows, you will need to install the iCloud desktop app.

Need to make room on your iCloud account? Apple provides just 5 GB of free storage space, which is not enough online storage unless your needs are very modest. You have two choices: You can upgrade your iCloud subscription to get more space, or delete unneeded items from iCloud. You can save a lot of space by deleting your largest apps from iCloud. 

How to delete apps from iCloud on an iPhone or iPad

All your iPhone or iPad apps and their program data are automatically backed up to iCloud, but you can save a lot of storage space by deleting your largest apps from the iCloud backup list. 

1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap your account name at the top of the page.

2. Tap "iCloud" and then tap "Manage Storage."

Tap "Manage Storage" under the iCloud bar to delete unwanted apps. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

3. Tap "Backups."

4. On the Backups page, you'll see the list of your Apple mobile devices. Tap the name of the device you are currently using.

Be sure you choose the device you're currently holding in your hand, because you can't use this page to delete apps on a different device. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

5. After a moment you should see a short list of apps appear in the "Choose Data to Back Up" section. These are the five apps which take up the most space on iCloud. Tap "Show All Apps" to see all the apps installed on your device.

6. To delete an app, swipe its button to the left and then confirm by tapping "Turn Off & Delete" in the pop-up window. 

You can save storage space by not backing up some apps. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

How to delete apps from iCloud on a Mac

Your Mac can also use iCloud for storing some apps. 

1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of your desktop and choose "System Preferences" in the dropdown menu.

2. In the Preferences window, select "Apple ID." Enter your Apple ID password if necessary.

3. To the right of the iCloud Storage bar at the bottom of the window, click "Manage..."

4. In the pop-up window, click the app you want to delete from the pane on the left and then follow the directions in the main pane. In most cases, you can click "Turn Off and Delete," though in some cases you might need to take other steps, such as deleting files in Finder. 

You can use the Apple ID app in your Mac's System Preferences to delete apps from iCloud. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

How to delete apps from iCloud on a PC

1. To delete apps and their data using Windows, you'll need to download and install iCloud for Windows 10. If you are using an older version of Windows, get the iCloud app from Apple.com.

2. Start the iCloud app and then click "Storage" to the right of your iCloud storage bar. 

3. In the pop-up window, click the app you want to delete from the pane on the left and then follow the directions in the main pane. Most apps will have an option to "Delete Documents and Data," while other apps might provide different instructions. 

You can save some space in iCloud by deleting apps from Windows. Dave Johnson/Business Insider

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Can you permanently delete apps from iCloud?

On iCloud.com, you can immediately and permanently remove files you deleted from iCloud Drive, iWork apps, or other apps within the last 30 days, whether you deleted them on iCloud.com or another device that has iCloud Drive turned on.

How do I delete apps off my iCloud?

How to Delete Apps from iCloud.
From the Home screen, open “Settings“..
Choose “iCloud“.
Select “Storage“..
Select “Manage Storage”.
Select your device..
Scroll down and select “Show All Apps“..
Turn the app on or off as desired..
Tap “Turn Off & Delete” when prompted, and you're done..

How do you delete app data from iCloud on iPhone?

Just follow these steps:.
Open Settings and tap on your [Your Name]..
Select iCloud..
Go to Manage Storage. You will see a list of all the apps and the amount of space they're taking up in iCloud. ... .
Tap on the app you want to delete the contents for. ... .
Then select Delete Data and press Delete..

Why can't I permanently delete apps from my iPhone?

If you can't delete an app that's not made by Apple, disable parental controls, then try deleting the app again. If you touch and hold an app from the Home Screen and the apps start to jiggle: Tap the Remove icon in the upper-left corner of the app. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.