How To Delete Apple TV Apps

Hello, passionate Apple TV users! Today, I’m here to address a common query: How do you delete apps from your Apple TV? As someone who constantly finds themselves juggling between multiple apps, I’ve been in your shoes. Let’s delve deep into the world of Apple TV and declutter your screen.

Why Would You Want to Delete Apps?

• Freeing Up Space: As fun as it is to have a multitude of apps, not all of them are frequently used. Over time, they just take up unnecessary space.
• A Clutter-free Screen: Having too many apps can make navigation tricky. Simplify your user experience by keeping only the essentials.
• Optimal Performance: Fewer apps might mean smoother Apple TV performance.

The Comprehensive Guide to Deleting Apple TV Apps

1. Locate the App to Delete

• Using the Siri Remote, navigate your Home screen until you find the app you want to erase.
• I recommend decluttering by categories. Start with apps you’ve not used in the past month.

2. Engage ‘Jiggle Mode’

• Press and hold the touch surface of your Siri Remote.
• Wait for the app icon to start jiggling. This is a universal sign in the Apple ecosystem indicating you can move or delete the app.

3. Initiate Deletion

• With the app icon still jiggling, click the Play/Pause button on your Siri Remote.
• A menu will pop up.

4. Confirm Deletion

• In the menu, you’ll see an option labeled ‘Delete’.
• Confirm your action, understanding that deleting an app will also erase its data unless the app stores data elsewhere (like in iCloud).

5. Exit ‘Jiggle Mode’

• Once you’re done, press the Home button on your Siri Remote to exit the jiggly interface.

A Quick Walkthrough

Step	Action
1	Navigate to the desired app.
2	Press & hold the Siri Remote’s touch surface.
3	Click Play/Pause when app jiggles.
4	Choose ‘Delete’ and confirm.
5	Press Home to exit.

Managing Storage on Apple TV

While we’re on the subject of apps and space:

• Go to Settings > General > Manage Storage.
• Here you can view apps taking up the most space and delete them directly.

Organizing and Arranging Apps on Apple TV

So, you’ve learned how to delete apps, but what about managing your Apple TV interface for a more streamlined experience? Let’s delve into this.

Rearranging Apps for Easier Access

If you’re anything like me, you’d want your most-used apps front and center. Here’s how:

1. Get into ‘Jiggle Mode’

• Highlight the app you wish to move.
• Press and hold the touch surface of the Siri Remote until the app jiggles.

2. Drag to the New Location

• With the app jiggling, use the touchpad to drag it to its new spot.
• I recommend grouping similar apps together. For example, have all your streaming services in one row.

3. Exit and Enjoy

• Press the Home button to save the new arrangement.

Creating Folders for Better Categorization

Much like on iPhones and iPads, you can create folders on Apple TV to group similar apps:

1. Drag an App over Another

• Start by getting the app into ‘Jiggle Mode’ as described earlier.
• Drag one app over another. When they overlap, a new folder is automatically created.

2. Name the Folder

• Apple TV will suggest a name based on the apps you’re grouping, but you can choose your own.
• To rename, click on the folder’s name and use the on-screen keyboard.

3. Add More Apps

• Drag more apps into the folder while in ‘Jiggle Mode’.

4. Exiting

• Press the Home button to save your changes.

Hiding Apps Instead of Deleting

Sometimes, you might not want to delete an app but just keep it out of sight:

1. Navigate to Settings

• Go to Settings > General > Restrictions.

2. Choose ‘Hide’

• Locate the app you wish to hide and select the ‘Hide’ option.

3. Revisit to Unhide

• If you want to unhide the app later, simply go back to Restrictions and adjust.

Updating Apps

Keeping apps updated ensures they work optimally:

1. Auto-Update

• For automatic updates, navigate to Settings > Apps > Automatically Update Apps and ensure it’s turned ON.

2. Manual Update

• Open the App Store and select ‘Purchased’ on the top menu.
• Here, you’ll see a list of apps with available updates. Click on an app to update it.

Checking Storage Usage

Curious about which apps are hogging space?

1. Navigate

• Go to Settings > General > Manage Storage.
• You’ll see a list of apps along with the storage they’re occupying.

2. Quick Delete

• From here, if you notice an app using more space than it’s worth, you can delete it directly.

Conclusion

Deleting apps from your Apple TV is a piece of cake, once you know the steps. It’s a brilliant way to enhance your user experience, optimize your device’s performance, and ensure a clutter-free interface. So, get out there and declutter with confidence!

FAQs

Can I delete default Apple TV apps?

No, default apps are permanent. But you can always move them to a less prominent spot.

What happens to my app data when I delete an app?

Unless the app data is stored elsewhere (like in iCloud), it will be deleted along with the app.

Can I retrieve a deleted app?

Absolutely! Visit the App Store, search for the app, and reinstall.