HOW TO: Give Your iPhone a Spring Clean

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Do you have 11 screens (or more) on your
iPhone and sometimes come across apps you don’t even remember downloading? Then, like me, you might be in need of some iPhone app spring cleaning.

Before I embarked on this seemingly mountainous task, the only way I could ever find an app was by using the search tool. Now, I’m down to six screens and have a system for dealing with new apps.

Of course, once the next version of iPhone OS launches in a few months, the anticipated “Folders” feature should make app organization much easier. Until then, however, iPhone owners need to have a plan of attack for getting their home screens under control. Read on for a step-by-step guide to achieving iPhone sanity.

Trash the Apps You’re Not Using

I’m sure I wasn’t alone in letting my apps build up to the point of chaos. However, I assure you, there’s something quite satisfying about getting rid of things you no longer use. Luckily, trashing iPhone apps is easy.

You can remove apps in one of two ways. Delete apps straight from iTunes, where you’ll be given the choice to trash the files or just remove it from view.

HOW TO: Give Your iPhone a Spring Clean