How to delete an app that doesn't show on any screen

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How to delete an app that doesn't show on any screen

I think I have a corrupt app that is causing my backup to run forever. I know which app it is but it doesn't show on any screen because I have alot of apps. How can I delete it?

Mac OS X (10.6.1)

Posted on Oct 23, 2010 8:32 AM

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Jolly Giant

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Oct 23, 2010 8:37 AM in response to lisamc12

lisamc12 wrote:
I know which app it is. How can I delete it?

delete it in iTunes and initiate a sync.

J GG

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lisamc12 Author

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Oct 23, 2010 9:40 AM in response to Jolly Giant

Do you mean uncheck it in iTunes on the Apps tab? I tried that but my backup still won't run. From looking at the backup file, it still tries to backup the app in question, I guess because it's still on the iPad at that point. If I delete enough apps on the iPad itself, will the apps that don't show now appear when there is room?

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Jolly Giant

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Oct 23, 2010 9:45 AM in response to lisamc12

lisamc12 wrote:
Do you mean uncheck it in iTunes on the Apps tab?

no.

i mean delete. right-click on the app in iTunes and choose delete from the pop-up menu, then initiate a sync. that'll remove the app completely.

you might want to try to re-download the app and try if that fixes the issue. see _*How to redownload purchased apps from the App Store*_.

J GG

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Nov 8, 2010 3:46 PM in response to Jolly Giant

Jolly, for those of using Macs and Mac mice, what is the magic combination? No combination of control-, alt-, or command-clicking on the app I'd like to remove in iTunes gives me the pop-up menu you are describing.

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newsnut

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Nov 10, 2010 10:52 AM in response to lisamc12

I have an app that did not fully download, don't know what it is does not show up in itunes library and an 'x' does not show up on iPad screen to delete. How do I get rid of it?

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lllaass

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Nov 10, 2010 11:23 AM in response to newsnut

Try \:
- Signing out and back in in iTunes
- Powering off and then back on your iPad
- Resetting your iPad
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

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newsnut

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Nov 10, 2010 11:38 AM in response to lllaass

Wow! Your a genius, it worked Thank you!!!!

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