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How to delete an app permanently from the app library?

How to delete an app permanently from the app library? The instructions say to go to app library and hold down the icon and delete, then delete again. There is not a delete function when holding, only share and move back to home screen.

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 30, 2021 1:41 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2021 3:19 PM

I can touch and hold an app icon in the App Library then tap Delete app.


Note that some Apple built-in apps cannot be deleted. The following has a list of those that can: Delete built-in Apple apps from the Home screen on your iOS 14 or iPadOS device or Apple Watch - Apple Support


If the delete option is not available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304#prevent-purchases


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Jan 30, 2021 3:19 PM in response to SS_Brown

I can touch and hold an app icon in the App Library then tap Delete app.


Note that some Apple built-in apps cannot be deleted. The following has a list of those that can: Delete built-in Apple apps from the Home screen on your iOS 14 or iPadOS device or Apple Watch - Apple Support


If the delete option is not available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304#prevent-purchases


Jan 30, 2021 3:23 PM in response to SS_Brown

If you don’t see delete button, then you have restrictions enabled on the device not allowing you to delete the apps or app simply cannot be removed as it’s one of those that cannot be.


Check Settings- Screen Time - Content & Privacy Restrictions; is it’s enabled turn it off or at least go to iTunes &App Store Purchases and change Deleting Apps to Allow.

Jan 30, 2021 3:25 PM in response to SS_Brown

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. If your trying to delete a certain app that was built in when you got the iPhone, some of those apps can’t be deleted permanently, what app are you trying to delete?

How to delete an app permanently from the app library?

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