Delete unused apps from your phone

A leaner phone home screen removes temptation and speeds up your day.

1.Open your phone's app list and scroll through everything installed.
2.Delete any app you haven't opened in the past month.
3.Reorganise your home screen by moving key apps to your thumb zone.
4.Move distracting apps off the home screen entirely.

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Why it works

Your home screen is the most-seen UI of your day. Unused apps are visual clutter; attention-eating apps (you know which ones) should live somewhere harder to reach.

Best for

•Any time you notice you're on your phone more than feels good
•Monthly maintenance

Variations

•Move social and video apps off the home screen — you'll open them less by default.
•Keep only 6 apps on the home screen; everything else goes in App Library / app drawer.

Frequently asked

Does moving apps off the home screen actually reduce use?

Yes, measurably. The extra 2 seconds of friction is enough to break the automatic reach-and-open habit for most people — at least for a few weeks before you retrain the habit.