I am currently on iOS 12 beta 2. I noticed a new phase when deleting apps and was wondering what it is and what it's doing.
After pressing the "X" on the app I want to delete and select "Delete" on the dialog box, for a split second the text of the App name changes to "Cleaning…". It then changes back to the name of the App and it disappears as usual.
What is this feature and what does it do?
Best Answer
An app that shows a
cleaning...label under the icon means that it is currently deleting local data such as cache and temporary files associated with the app.This process usually takes place when your device is low in memory or just before an iCloud Backup begins. Its purpose is to free up some space.
However, I never saw this while deleting an app, it may be either a bug or a new feature that warn the user that both the app and its data is being removed from the device.
Sources : iMore, Cult Of Mac, iPhone FAQ