How to Delete Apps from iCloud? Super Easy!

It is evident that iCIoud remains one of the best features of iOS devices which offer its users with a free 5GB storage space. A user can store several files on iCIoud and retrieve them in the event the apple device crashes or gets lost. Nevertheless, in some instances, one might have several dormant applications in their purchase history that they do not need and want to get rid.

It is important to note that apps bought from the Apple Store are not stored in iCIoud; however, the data in these applications is stored on iCIoud. For this reason, you might delete  an app from App Store and still find its data on iCIoud. Confusing right? Do not worry as I will explain how you can directly free up some storage space from your iCIoud  using iPhone device as an example.

Following are some steps that will let you know about, how to delete apps from iCloud?

Part 1: Delete Apps data from iCIoud of an iPhone

1. In the first step, unlock your iPhone, click on the a settings icon and tap iCIoud. 

2. Click on the storage and then manage storage. This will show you a list of all the backup files you have ever made. 

3. Tap on your device name and click on the ‘show all apps.’ Afterwards, sect on the application that you want to delete  and on its right side tap on the green button turned ‘on’ by sliding it to ‘off.’ 

4. Lastly, confirm the action by clicking on ‘Turn Off & Delete ’ which will turn off the backup for the app as well as remove the app data from iCIoud. But remember that it will not erase the app from your iPhone .

Part 2: Hide Unnecessary Apps on iCIoud

The other alternative includes hiding the Application’s name from the purchase history list which is as good as deleting; however, if you choose you can unhide them. 

1. Navigate to the App Store on your iPhone/iPod click on, then on updates and click on purchased. A list of all apps ever bought will appear. 

2. If using a Windows PC or Mac, double click the iTunes icon then the store and then purchased that will take you to the purchase history. 

3. Tapping on the app that you want to will launch an option. After clicking on it, the app will be hidden from the purchased history.

Part 3: Un-hide the App on iCIoud

In the event you want to return the app to the purchase history, then all you need to do is; 

1. Go to iTunes on your computer or App Store on your iPhone. 

2. Click on the account and log in using your credentials if not already logged in 

3. Tap on the a ‘Manage’ button on the right end of a ‘Hidden Purchases.’ 

4. Tap on the apps at the top and choose all the apps you would like to unhide by tapping a ‘Unhide’ icon next to the app. By so doing the app will once again emerge on your iCIoud purchases history. Completion of the above steps will get rid of unnecessary applications that may be eating storage space on your iCIoud.  

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