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IbiyemiLagos
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Q: How can I remove apps I no longer want from my ipad (3rd generation)?

How do I remove apps I no longer want from my iPad? Trying to de-cutter my desktop. Thanks.

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Posted on Jan 1, 2013 10:37 AM

by AnaMusic,Solvedanswer
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A:

DELETING APPS

 

Touch the app and hold your finger down until all the apps start to jiggle. You will see a circled "x" in the upper left corner. Tap it to delete an app. When done press the Home button.

 

You cannot delete any pre-installed iOS app.

 

If there is No 'X' on any apps you have Downloaded... then check in Restrictions... Settings > General > Restrictions > Deleting Apps  =  Off / On

 

If the app is in iTunes, then you delete the app in iTunes (Select the App and Press Delete on your Keyboard). If you then sync with your iDevice, the app will also be deleted from your iDevice.

Posted on Jan 1, 2013 10:38 AM

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Q: How can I remove apps I no longer want from my ipad (3rd generation)?

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  • by AnaMusic,Solvedanswer

    AnaMusic AnaMusic Jan 1, 2013 10:38 AM in response to IbiyemiLagos
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    Jan 1, 2013 10:38 AM in response to IbiyemiLagos

    DELETING APPS

     

    Touch the app and hold your finger down until all the apps start to jiggle. You will see a circled "x" in the upper left corner. Tap it to delete an app. When done press the Home button.

     

    You cannot delete any pre-installed iOS app.

     

    If there is No 'X' on any apps you have Downloaded... then check in Restrictions... Settings > General > Restrictions > Deleting Apps  =  Off / On

     

    If the app is in iTunes, then you delete the app in iTunes (Select the App and Press Delete on your Keyboard). If you then sync with your iDevice, the app will also be deleted from your iDevice.

  • by IbiyemiLagos,

    IbiyemiLagos IbiyemiLagos Jan 1, 2013 10:43 AM in response to AnaMusic
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    Jan 1, 2013 10:43 AM in response to AnaMusic

    Great stuff!! Thanks.

  • by AnaMusic,

    AnaMusic AnaMusic Jan 1, 2013 10:43 AM in response to IbiyemiLagos
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    Jan 1, 2013 10:43 AM in response to IbiyemiLagos

    You're Welcome.

  • by Dloy,

    Dloy Dloy Jan 26, 2015 3:40 PM in response to AnaMusic
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    Jan 26, 2015 3:40 PM in response to AnaMusic

    I have checked the restrictions and believe I have it set properly to allow me to remove apps.  I have removed them in the past. When I press on the app it does begin to wiggle and the X shows up but at this point everything freezes up and I have to shut down.  What is my next best step