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Offload unused apps automatically

Free storage by automatically removing unused app binaries while keeping their documents and data.

Follow a short, verified path based on current Apple documentation.

When this helps

Free storage by automatically removing unused app binaries while keeping their documents and data.

STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Open App Store settings

    Go to Settings > Apps > App Store.

  2. 2

    Turn on Offload Unused Apps

    Turn on Offload Unused Apps.

When you are done

You are done when Offload Unused Apps is on.

Good to know

To reinstall an offloaded app later, the app must still be available from the App Store.

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