If your sticker collection on iOS 17 has become unwieldy or includes stickers you no longer need, removing them can help declutter your messaging experience. This guide explains how to delete live stickers created from photos and how to remove sticker apps from your iPhone.

Deleting Live Stickers Created from Photos

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Quick Guide.
To remove a live sticker, open the Messages app, start or open a conversation, tap the '+' icon next to the text field, select 'Stickers', then long-press the sticker you wish to delete and choose 'Delete' from the menu.

Step 1: Open the Messages app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Start a new conversation or open an existing one. Tap the '+' icon next to the text input field to access the iMessage app drawer.

Step 3: From the app drawer, select the Stickers option.

Step 4: Navigate to the Live Stickers section within the stickers menu.

Step 5: Locate the live sticker you want to remove. Press and hold it until it enlarges slightly and a tooltip menu appears.

Step 6: In the tooltip menu, tap Delete to remove the sticker.

The sticker will disappear with a 'poof' animation. Remember, once deleted, you cannot recover the sticker.

Deleting Sticker Apps

Some apps on your iPhone come with sticker packs that automatically appear in your sticker drawer. If you wish to remove stickers from certain apps, you'll need to delete the associated app entirely. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: In the stickers bar within the Messages app, swipe all the way to the right and tap the Edit button.

Step 2: The Manage Sticker Apps menu will open. Tap the Edit button at the top left corner of the screen.

Step 3: Find the sticker app you want to delete and tap the red '-' button next to it.

Step 4: Tap the Delete button that appears on the right side of the app.

Step 5: A confirmation pop-up will appear, asking if you're sure you want to delete the app. Tap Delete to confirm or Cancel if you change your mind.

The app and its associated stickers will be uninstalled from your iPhone.

Unfortunately, you cannot hide stickers from an app without deleting the entire app, which might not be ideal if you want to keep the app for other purposes.

By following these steps, you can manage your stickers effectively, ensuring your Messages app remains organized and free of unwanted stickers.