How to Delete a Favorite on iPhone: A Comprehensive Guide
Deleting a favorite on your iPhone depends on what type of favorite you're trying to remove. Favorites can refer to several things, including bookmarks in Safari, contacts marked as favorites, frequently used apps in the App Library, and even starred items in your Notes app. This guide will cover the most common scenarios.
How do I delete a favorite website bookmark in Safari?
To remove a website from your Safari bookmarks (favorites):
- Open the Safari app: Launch the Safari app on your iPhone.
- Access your bookmarks: Tap the "Bookmarks" icon (usually a book icon) at the bottom of the screen.
- Locate the bookmark: Find the website bookmark you wish to delete. You can use the search bar at the top to help locate it quickly.
- Delete the bookmark: Tap and hold the bookmark you want to delete. A menu will appear. Select "Delete".
Important Note: Deleting a bookmark only removes it from your iPhone's Safari browser. The website itself remains online.
How do I delete a favorite contact on my iPhone?
Deleting a favorite contact on iPhone means removing the star or heart icon indicating it's a favorite, not actually deleting the contact itself.
- Open the Contacts app: Launch the Contacts app.
- Locate the contact: Find the contact you wish to remove from your favorites.
- Remove the favorite status: Tap the contact. You’ll see a star or heart icon (depending on your iOS version) next to their name. Tap that icon to remove the favorite status. The contact will remain in your contact list, but it won't be marked as a favorite.
How do I delete a favorite app in the App Library?
You can't directly delete an app from the App Library's frequently used section. The App Library automatically organizes your apps based on usage. However, you can reduce the likelihood of an app appearing there by limiting its use. The more you use an app, the more likely it is to appear in your frequently used section.
How do I remove a starred item from my Notes?
Starred notes in the Notes app are a way to mark important notes quickly. Removing a star simply removes the indicator; it doesn't delete the note itself.
- Open the Notes app: Launch the Notes app on your iPhone.
- Locate the starred note: Find the note you wish to remove the star from.
- Remove the star: Open the note and tap the star icon to remove it. The note remains in your notes list but is no longer starred.
How do I remove a favorite from other apps?
Many apps use the term "favorites" or "starred" items in different ways. The method for deleting these will vary depending on the specific app. Check the app's help section or settings for instructions on managing favorites within that app.
This guide covers the most frequent uses of "favorites" on the iPhone. If you're having trouble deleting a favorite in a specific context, please provide more details about the app or feature you're using.
