How can I delete from NSDocumentDirectory from the device (not from code)?

Question

There are plenty of answers on how to delete NSDocumentDirectory via code. Unfortunately, that's not what I'm looking for here.

I need a way to delete this from the device. Is there any way short of wiping the entire device and setting it up as a new device?

Deleting the app itself does not delete the NSDocumentDirectory for the application.

1) Will wiping the entire device and setting it up as a new device remove the NSDocumentDirectory?

2) Is there an easier and less costly way than #1 to remove this data off the device, via the device itself?

Answer 1

The NSDocumentsDirectory for an iOS application is stored within it's sandbox environment and will be removed when you delete the app from your device.

In iOS 9 you can see the individual storage of each app by going to Settings -> General -> Storage & iCloud Usage -> Manage Storage There is a shortcut here to delete the app.

Answer 2

Using iTunes, you can delete files from NSDocumentDirectory of app X on your device if app X has activated UIFileSharingEnabled in the Info.plist.

1. Select your device on iTunes
2. Click the Apps tab and select your app X in the 'File Sharing' section.
3. You can delete files or directories.