Here are six easy steps to rid yourself of Pokémon Go for good. Follow them all.
1. The first step is to admit you have a problem. (You do have a problem.)
When all you see everywhere are Pokémon, perhaps it’s time to take a step back?
2. Pick up your phone. Unlock it. Resist the urge to tap on the icon to launch Pokémon Go.
3. Tap and hold that icon. Stay strong now, you’re almost there.
On iOS release it and hit the small “X”.
Hit that X and get it over with. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs for the Guardian
On Android, drag that object of addiction to the top right and dump it on “uninstall”.
Release the icon and uninstall Pokémon Go. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs for the Guardian
4. Hit the button to confirm the deletion.
5. Breathe a sigh of relief. Your nightmare is almost over. Pokémon Go is gone from your phone.
6. Now head to the Niantic website and submit your details to delete your account. So you can never go back. NEVER GO BACK.