Even if a message appears to warn us that deleting the app will also delete the data, this usually only means that the data will be deleted from the device itself; it still exists on the developer’s server.The directory or the folder contains account details, customizations made to the app settings, and offline files. When you clear data or storage of an app, it deletes the data associated with that app. And when that happens, your app will behave like a freshly installed one.
How to uninstall an app without losing data?
First, go to Settings and tap on ‘Apps.’ Then, at the bottom of the screen, you’d see the ‘Uninstall’ icon. Tap on it, and you’d see a popup giving you the option of uninstalling an app but ‘Keep xxx MB of app data.” Mark the checkbox and hit ‘Ok.’ The app would be uninstalled, but the data would be safely kept.
What happens to my data when I delete an app?
When you delete an app, the data is deleted also. BUT if you have a backup made (by sync to iTunes for example) from before the date of removal, the data are still there. More Less
What happens when I clear the storage of an app?
When you clear data or storage of an app, it deletes the data associated with that app. And when that happens, your app will behave like a freshly installed one. You will have to log in again,…
What happens when I delete an app from my iPod Touch?
When you delete an app, the data is deleted also. BUT if you have a backup made (by sync to iTunes for example) from before the date of removal, the data are still there. And the application data backed up to iTunes on Mac or PC (OR iCloud) can only be restored when doing a full restore on your iPod touch.
