- To remove an app from the Start screen, touch and hold the Desired app, then tap the Unpin icon.
Note: For this demonstration, Windows Phone News was used. - To remove or uninstall an app from your phone, from the Start screen, swipe left to access the App list.
- Touch and hold the Desired app from the App List, then tap Uninstall.
- Tap yes to complete.
Note: Some pre-installed applications cannot be uninstalled from the device.