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I cannot delete an app off of my iPad. When I press and hold I only get “edit app” option and share. It does not have a delete option. What can I do

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Posted on May 18, 2021 7:15 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2021 3:22 AM

If you are experiencing difficulties with removing Apps from your iPad, you need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - ensure that this permission is set to Allow


How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support


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May 19, 2021 3:22 AM in response to Leddance

If you are experiencing difficulties with removing Apps from your iPad, you need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - ensure that this permission is set to Allow


How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support


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