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Q: how to remove an app that does not have an X

how to remove an app that does not have an X

 

i.e.  stocks

Posted on Nov 6, 2014 7:32 PM

by ihelp77,Solvedanswer
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A:

Newsstand is also a pre-installed app. Your best bet is probably to either hide the icon in a folder or move it to another screen further down the line.

 

To organize apps into folders, press and hold the icon for one of them until it starts wobbling.  Then drag it on to the second app you want to be in the folder. iOS will automatically generate a title for the folder based on the apps' descriptions, but if you tap this name you can rename it to whatever you want to call the folder.

 

Hope this helps.

Posted on Nov 6, 2014 8:31 PM

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  • by stedman1,Helpful

    stedman1 stedman1 Nov 6, 2014 7:34 PM in response to greg1424
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    Nov 6, 2014 7:34 PM in response to greg1424

    The built in Apps can not be deleted.

  • by greg1424,

    greg1424 greg1424 Nov 6, 2014 7:52 PM in response to stedman1
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    Nov 6, 2014 7:52 PM in response to stedman1

    Bummer !

  • by greg1424,

    greg1424 greg1424 Nov 6, 2014 8:03 PM in response to greg1424
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    Nov 6, 2014 8:03 PM in response to greg1424

    Is pages and numbers free?
    I hit the Sync button and it said it was downloading purchases and listed Pages as one of 5
    I did not approve or purchase anything I was simply moving the icon around and opened newsstand to see what it was.
    Can I remove "Newstand" as it is listed separately ?

  • by ihelp77,Solvedanswer

    ihelp77 ihelp77 Nov 6, 2014 8:31 PM in response to greg1424
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    Nov 6, 2014 8:31 PM in response to greg1424

    Newsstand is also a pre-installed app. Your best bet is probably to either hide the icon in a folder or move it to another screen further down the line.

     

    To organize apps into folders, press and hold the icon for one of them until it starts wobbling.  Then drag it on to the second app you want to be in the folder. iOS will automatically generate a title for the folder based on the apps' descriptions, but if you tap this name you can rename it to whatever you want to call the folder.

     

    Hope this helps.

  • by greg1424,

    greg1424 greg1424 Nov 6, 2014 8:39 PM in response to ihelp77
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    Nov 6, 2014 8:39 PM in response to ihelp77

    I am 71 years old !
    Who needs newsstand ?

     

    Thanks,

     

    Greg

  • by ronbo747,

    ronbo747 ronbo747 Feb 9, 2015 7:34 AM in response to greg1424
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    Feb 9, 2015 7:34 AM in response to greg1424

    I have a non Apple app that does not have an x.  I've tried turning the phone off and on.  All other apps have an x to delete (except Apple installed apps).

    Iphone 6 plus, IOS 8.1.2.  Any other ideas on how to delete?

  • by wilkie.joissaint,

    wilkie.joissaint wilkie.joissaint Feb 9, 2015 7:55 AM in response to greg1424
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    Feb 9, 2015 7:55 AM in response to greg1424

    @greg1424

     

    Who needs newsstand ? It depends if you enjoy reading the newspaper or magazines in your spare time.  Back in the day, you find that small child delivering your morning newspaper.  You open the door, you found out that the next door neighbor stole your daily newspaper, now you have to buy a new one at the neighborhood deli.  Now Newsstand, fix that by delivering the news you love to your iOS device.  Drink some coffee, while flipping pages on your phone or iPad.  Guess what?  You saving the earth, no one stealing your paper and is available anytime you want.   Plus their subscriptions are cheap, so view the link to read more about it.


    Use Newsstand on your iOS device - Apple Support


    Is pages and numbers free?  Is free, you activated or purchased on or after September 1, 2013. Read the link below for more details


    Free Apple apps for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 8 - Apple Support


    Cheers,

    Wilkie

  • by wilkie.joissaint,

    wilkie.joissaint wilkie.joissaint Feb 9, 2015 8:04 AM in response to ronbo747
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    Feb 9, 2015 8:04 AM in response to ronbo747

    @ronbo747

     

    Try these solutions to see if you can move forward:

     

    Solution 1:

     

    settings>general>restrictions>disable 'deleting apps'

     

    IF it is disabled, enable, then disable once again and see if it fix your issue

     

    Solution 2:

    settings>general>usage>manage storage>find the app you want to delete and tap on the app>tap delete app

     

    Solution 3:

    If those solutions don't work I would strongly recommend you to visit the nearest apple store and have a genius specialist look at your device.

  • by TJBUSMC1973,

    TJBUSMC1973 TJBUSMC1973 Feb 9, 2015 8:07 AM in response to ronbo747
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    Feb 9, 2015 8:07 AM in response to ronbo747

    ronbo747 wrote:

     

    I have a non Apple app that does not have an x.  I've tried turning the phone off and on.  All other apps have an x to delete (except Apple installed apps).

    Iphone 6 plus, IOS 8.1.2.  Any other ideas on how to delete?

     

    What is the name of the App?

  • by ronbo747,

    ronbo747 ronbo747 Feb 9, 2015 8:22 AM in response to wilkie.joissaint
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    Feb 9, 2015 8:22 AM in response to wilkie.joissaint

    Solution 1 did not work.

    Solution 2 also didn't work because the app isn't listed there.

     

    It appears the app is stuck in the twilight zone.

     

    I don't know the name of the app, it's in Chinese.  It appears to be a Chinese app store of some sort.