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Can only remove app from home screen. Can’t delete

A few days ago I attempted to delete an app, and I was given an option to “delete app entirely” or “remove from Home Screen”. To which I selected “remove from Home Screen.”


however, in the days since, the option to delete entirely has disappeared. Whenever I attempt to delete an app, I am ONLY given the option to “remove from Home Screen” or cancel the action. Does anyone know how to get the “permanently delete” option back? Or a work around to permanently delete apps?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 13, 2021 4:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2021 11:58 PM

Scroll to the very right screen until you see App Library. Then find the app you wish to delete (not through the search bar) and delete the app from the App Library. This will remove it from your phone.

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Can only remove app from home screen. Can’t delete

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