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How to Delete Instagram on iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Instagram has a very user-friendly interface. It is very easy to download as well as delete Instagram on iPhone.

If you feel that you are over-using the Instagram app and you want to take a break, then it is the best option to delete it for some time. If you do not want to delete it permanently, then you can just log out of your Instagram account. So, without wasting much time, let us learn how to delete Instagram on iPhone in just 3 easy steps with pictures.

How To Uninstall And Reinstall Instagram App On iPhone

Delete Instagram on iPhone in 3 Steps

Step-1 Tap and hold the 'Instagram' app icon: In the first step, you have to work in the App Gallery of your iPhone device in the following steps:

  • Go to your 'App Gallery.
  • Type 'Instagram' in the search bar to find the Instagram app icon.
  • Then, press on the icon of the Instagram app and hold it.
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Step-2 Tap on 'Remove App': After you press and hold on to the app icon, you will get a list with several options.

  • From those options, click on the last option that says 'Remove App'.
  • This option is written in 'red' color. You can spot it very easily.
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Step-3 Tap on the 'Delete' App: After that, a message will pop up on your screen asking you to confirm your decision. Here, you have to click on the first option 'Delete App'.

Clicking on this option will successfully delete the Instagram app from your iPhone.

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FAQ

Will Deleting the Instagram App Also Delete My Instagram Account?

Deleting the Instagram app from your device and deleting your Instagram account are two different things. You can delete your Instagram account also, but in a different way.

When you delete the app from your phone or any other device, it does not affect your account in any sense. All the information and data of your account are safe.

Whenever you want to access your account, you can download the Instagram app and log in using your login details. You can also log in with any other device if you want.

Why Can Not I Delete My Instagram App?

If you are not able to delete the Instagram app from your iPhone with the help of the method stated in the above article, then you may try taking the help of your iPhone's Settings.

Let us elaborate more for you:

  • Open 'Settings' on your phone.
  • Then, click on 'General' settings to move forward.
  • In General settings, you have to then go to the 'Usage' section.
  • In Usage, you will find the option that says 'Storage & iCloud Usage.
  • Then, click on 'Storage'.
  • Tap on the 'Manage storage' option.
  • In that section, scroll down until you find the 'Instagram' option and click on it.
  • In the 'Documents & Data' section, click on 'Delete App' and it will be deleted.

Why Is My iPhone Not Allowing Me To Delete Apps?

There might be some technical issue arising in the operating system of your iPhone.

That is why it is not letting you delete apps like Instagram and others. Some other reasons for the problem can be:

  • You might have an outdated version of the software on your iPhone. To rectify this, update your software.
  • You might have disabled the option to delete apps from your device in 'Settings' by mistake. Try checking for it.

How Can I Force Delete Instagram On My iPhone?

If your phone is not letting you delete Instagram for some reason, then you can try to force delete it.

You can force delete Instagram on your iPhone in the following steps:

  • Tap and Hold on the Instagram app on your iPhone.
  • Then, click on the option that says 'More Info' in the list that appears.
  • Then, you have to click on the 'Force Delete' button which is present on the side of the Disable button.

You should try the force delete option in very rare cases only as it can make the app function weirdly.

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