Deleting Apps

When I hold app and icons wiggle to delete an app, no “x” or “-“ sign appears to delete app

Posted on Mar 21, 2021 6:50 AM

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stedman1

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Posted on Mar 21, 2021 6:52 AM

Please check: Settings - Screen Time - Content & Privacy Restrictions - iTunes & App Store Purchases - Deleting Apps = Allow.

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stedman1

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Mar 21, 2021 6:52 AM in response to Renwa63

Please check: Settings - Screen Time - Content & Privacy Restrictions - iTunes & App Store Purchases - Deleting Apps = Allow.

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Renwa63 Author

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Mar 21, 2021 7:48 PM in response to stedman1

Thank you Stedman, not being able to delete apps has been driving me bonkers. lol

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stedman1

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Mar 22, 2021 3:04 AM in response to Renwa63

You’re quite welcome.

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