Why can’t I offload an app? It just allows me to remove it from Home Screen.

Posted on Apr 21, 2021 1:56 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2021 1:57 PM

Go to Settings/Screen Time/Content & Privacy Restrictions/iTunes & App Store Purchases - Change Deleting Apps to Allow.

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Apr 21, 2021 1:57 PM in response to Smtietjen

Go to Settings/Screen Time/Content & Privacy Restrictions/iTunes & App Store Purchases - Change Deleting Apps to Allow.

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Apr 23, 2021 7:03 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you! 🙏🏻

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