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Do save files stay if you delete game?

If I delete a disc game from my PS4, will all my progress be deleted, or is it stored on the disk? If you delete the game you do not delete you game save. Saves are not included in the game files but in a separate area of storage. You should be able to continue your save if you reinstall the game.
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Will deleting a game keep my save data?

Uninstalling the game will only delete the application. It will still retain all the saved data (i.e. your progress). So if you ever reinstall the game you will be able to pick up where you left off.
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Does uninstalling a game delete its files?

When you initiate the uninstall process it does a lot more than simply deleting the game folder. It will delete all the relevant registry files.
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What happens if you delete play games data?

If you delete your Play Games profile, all of your Play Games information will be deleted from your Google Account and your gamer name will become available to other users.
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Does uninstalling an app remove all files?

With Android, uninstalling an app does remove the majority of its remnants, but it might not entirely delete all of its settings and data from your device. Depending on the program in question and how it was installed on your device, different amounts of leftover data may be left behind once an app is uninstalled.
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Is it bad to uninstall and reinstall games?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.
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Will I lose my data if I uninstall and reinstall?

When you update an app all your data (database, files, preferences) are saved and carried to next version. But when you uninstall an older version just to install a newer, your data and cache is lost. This might reduce the space consumed by that app to some extent but at the cost of losing your app related data.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall an app without losing data?

Hit the Uninstall button. If you have Stock Android, you will be asked if you want to keep the app data of the app. Check the box if you want to keep the app data, otherwise, tap on OK. 4.
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How do I uninstall an app but save data?

Open program, go to AppControl tab and click the app you want. There is an option called, "Remove app but keep its data".
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Is data lost if app deleted?

The data that is saved on the phone storage will be removed when you delete the app from your device. But from the server storage, the data never gets deleted. Nevertheless, when you accidentally deleted your apps, you still have an option to recover your app data.
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Does uninstalling games delete saves Android?

The game uses Google Play or Game Centre to save your progress, what this means is if you change your device or uninstall the game to install it again, You will be able to recover your progress as long as you log into the original account used when first installing the game.
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What is the difference between reinstall and uninstall?

install means you are adding a program in your system. uninstall means you are removing a program from your system which you previously installed in your system.
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How do I delete files left after uninstalling?

How to Remove Remnants of Uninstalled Software
  1. Step 1: Use Control Panel to Uninstall a Program. Type control panel in the search box of Windows 10 and then click this app from the search result.
  2. Step 2: Delete the Remaining Files and Folders. ...
  3. Step 3: Remove App Keys from Windows Registry. ...
  4. Step 4: Empty Temp Folder.
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Does deleting and app remove the files on iPhone?

Note: When you remove a built-in app from your Home Screen, you also remove any related user data and configuration files. Removing built-in apps from your Home Screen can affect other system functionality. See the Apple Support article Delete built-in Apple apps on your iOS 12, iOS 13, or iPadOS device or Apple Watch.
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