How to Delete an App's Data from an iPhone

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Last Updated: March 29, 2019

While you cannot delete an app's data without deleting the app itself, the App Store makes it easy to quickly get the app back. Open the Settings app → tap General → tap Storage & iCloud → tap Manage Storage and then find the apps that are taking the most space.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Deleting the App

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Tap the Settings app. This looks like a set of gears. It may be in a folder labeled "Utilities."
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Tap General.

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3
Tap Storage & iCloud Usage.
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Tap Manage Storage. This is in the "Storage" section.
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Tap an app that you want to clear data for. The apps are sorted by size, with the largest apps on the top of the list.
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Tap the Delete App button.
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Tap Delete App again to confirm.
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Press the Home button.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Reinstalling the App

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Tap the App Store.
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Search for the app you just deleted.
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Tap the Install button.
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Tap the app after installing to open it without the old data.^{[1]
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