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My phone will not allow me to delete an app. It only lets me remove from my Home Screen

How do I delete apps. It only gives me the option to remove from Home Screen

Posted on Feb 17, 2021 2:21 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2021 2:38 PM

Some built-in Apple apps cannot be delete, they can only be removed from the home screen.


If you cannot delete any apps, the usual reason is a restriction on deleting. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases. See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Feb 17, 2021 2:38 PM in response to Paramedic23

Some built-in Apple apps cannot be delete, they can only be removed from the home screen.


If you cannot delete any apps, the usual reason is a restriction on deleting. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases. See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

My phone will not allow me to delete an app. It only lets me remove from my Home Screen

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