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If you have an Apple TV and need to remove unwanted apps, don’t worry! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to quickly and easily delete apps from the home screen or settings.
Note that these methods only work on 2015 and later 4K video-model Apple TVs that have tvOS installed. If you have a 2012 Apple TV, you won’t be able to delete apps, but you can hide them from view, and we’ll show you how to do that too. But first, let’s get started with the steps to remove apps from your Apple TV platform.
How to Remove Apps from the Home Screen
To remove apps from the Home screen of your Apple TV, use the remote control and follow the steps below:
- Select the unwanted app by highlighting it
- Press down firmly on the touch-sensitive area of the remote control, which will activate Edit mode and you’ll see app icons start to wiggle
- Press the play/pause button on the remote control
- Click “delete” and then confirm by clicking on the touch-sensitive area on the remote control
How to Remove Apps from Settings
To delete apps from your Apple TV through settings, follow the prompts below:
- Open the Settings app and click on General
- Choose Manage Storage under Use
- Select the trash can icon next to the app you wish to remove
- Click “Delete” to confirm
How to Hide Apps from View
If you have a 3rd generation Apple TV or earlier, you won’t be able to delete apps from the device. However, you can still hide them from view! Here’s how:
- From the Home screen, highlight the unwanted app
- Press and hold the touch-sensitive surface until the app icons begin to wiggle, which indicates that Edit mode is active
- Press the play/pause button on the remote control
- Select “Delete” or “Hide” to remove the app from view
If you ever need to bring back hidden apps, head to Settings on the main menu and you can restore them from there.
Now that you know how to delete unwanted apps from your Apple TV, you can free up space on your device and enjoy a cleaner, more organized interface!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete pre-installed apps from my Apple TV?
No, you cannot delete pre-installed apps on your Apple TV, but you can hide them from view.
What happens if I accidentally delete an app on my Apple TV?
If you accidentally delete an app from your Apple TV, you can reinstall it from the App Store. Simply head to the App Store and search for the app you want to reinstall.