How to Delete Applications From an IPod Touch

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By Bennett Gavrish
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Thanks to the iPod Touch 2.0 Software Update, iPod Touch users can install third-party applications. But sometimes after a day or so, you will find that you don't want a certain application on your iPod anymore. This article explains how to delete applications from an iPod Touch, both through iTunes and through the iPod.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

iPod Touch with software 2.0 or later
iTunes version 7 or later
Mac or PC
USB transfer cable

How to Delete Applications Through iTunes

Step 1

Go to the "Applications" tab on the left iTunes menu bar, which is located in the "Library" section.
Step 2

Select the application or applications that you wish to delete from your iPod. Use the shift key to select more than one application.
Step 3

Press the delete key on your keyboard, click "Remove" and then click "Move Files to the Trash."
Step 4

Attach your iPod Touch to your computer with the iPod USB transfer cable.
Step 5

When your iPod Touch is done syncing, the deleted applications will no longer appear on your iPod.

How to Delete Applications Through the iPod Touch

Step 1

Hold your finger over the application you wish to delete until all icons begin shaking. A small "X" will appear above all applications that are allowed to be deleted.
Step 2

Click the "X" button above the application you wish to delete.
Step 3

Click "Delete" to confirm the action and the application's icon will disappear.
Step 4

Repeat Steps 1-3 to delete any additional applications. Applications must be deleted one at a time on the iPod Touch.