Solution 11983: Deleting and Saving Calculator Software Applications (Apps) from the TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family, or TI-Nspire in TI-84 Plus Family to a Computer using the TI Connect™ Software.
Can Calculator Software Applications (Apps) be deleted from a TI-83 Plus family, TI-84 Plus family, or TI-Nspire in TI-84 Plus family using TI Connect?
Before using the TI Connect software, please be sure the latest version is installed on the computer. The latest version of TI Connect can be downloaded, free of charge, from the TI Connect website.
To delete Apps using TI Connect, follow the steps listed below.
• Turn on the handheld and plug it into the computer.
• Open the TI Connect software and click on the TI DeviceExplorer icon.
• A box should appear that is searching for the connected handheld.
• When found, click on "Select".
• If the TI DeviceExplorer successfully connects to the calculator, a "tree" should appear displaying all the data currently stored on the calculator.
• Click on the plus (+) sign next to Applications. A list should appear containing all the names of the Apps currently stored on the calculator.
• Right-click on the name of the application to be deleted and select "Delete."
To backup Apps using TI Connect, follow the steps listed below.
• Open the TI Connect software and click on the TI DeviceExplorer icon.
• If the TI DeviceExplorer successfully connects to the calculator, a "tree" should appear displaying all the data currently stored on the calculator.
• Click on the plus (+) sign next to Applications. A list should appear containing all the names of the Apps currently stored on the calculator.
• Click on the name of the application and drag and drop it onto the computer's desktop. This will transfer a backup copy of the application onto the computer without deleting it from the calculator's FLASH ROM.
For more information on additional features of the TI Connect software, take a look at the "Help" files by opening the TI Connect software and clicking on the "Help" button located in the bottom-right corner.