How to Uninstall Apps on Xbox Console: Step-by-Step Guide (Console, App, and Web)

Uninstalling games and apps on Xbox frees up storage and declutters your library. Here are the three methods, covering every current Xbox platform.

Method 1: On the Console (Xbox One / Series X|S)

1. Press the Xbox button () on your controller to open the Guide.
2. Navigate to My games & apps (grid icon) → See all.
3. Highlight the game or app you want to remove.
4. Press the Menu button (☰, three horizontal lines) on your controller.
5. Select Manage game & add-ons.
6. In the left sidebar, choose Uninstall all (removes game + all DLC/updates) or check individual components under "Manage installation" for partial removal.
7. Confirm Uninstall.

Method 2: Via Xbox App on Windows 10/11

1. Open the Xbox app (preinstalled or from Microsoft Store).
2. Sign in with the same Microsoft account as your console.
3. Go to My library → Installed games (or "Apps").
4. Find the title → click the three-dot menu (⋯) → Manage.
5. Select Uninstall → choose target console (if multiple) → confirm.
6. The console will uninstall next time it's online/instant-on.

Method 3: Via Xbox Mobile App (iOS / Android)

1. Open the Xbox app → sign in.
2. Tap My library (controller icon) → Consoles.
3. Select your console → Games & apps.
4. Find the title → tap Manage → Uninstall.
5. Confirm. Remote uninstall queues on the console.

Method 4: Via Web Browser (account.microsoft.com)

1. Visit account.microsoft.com/devices and sign in.
2. Find your Xbox under "Devices" → Manage.
3. Scroll to "Installed games & apps" → click the title → Uninstall.

Important Notes

• System Apps Cannot Be Uninstalled: Settings, Store, Media Player, Edge, Calculator, etc. are baked into the OS.
• Uninstalling Deletes Local Save Data: Cloud saves (Xbox Live Gold/Game Pass required) are preserved and re-sync on reinstall. Always verify cloud sync is current before uninstalling.
• Storage Relief: Frees space on internal SSD/HDD or external USB drive (whichever the app was installed to).
• Ready to Install: Uninstalled games remain in "Full Library" → "Ready to install" for one-click re-download.

Pro Tip

Use Manage installation instead of "Uninstall all" if you only want to remove a specific DLC, language pack, or high-res texture pack while keeping the base game.