How do you permanently delete an app from iOS 14.

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How do you permanently delete an app from iOS 14.

Not interested in the obvious delete, this is based on a problem. No one is addressing the problem when you CAN’T delete it because it doesn’t work like it’s supposed to. Adding and removing from the Home Screen is pretty useless since I can ignore it just the same.

Can Apple fix the delete problem so we can delete it permanently like you use to do? There are no options to delete like you are supposed to do. I need a fix when it doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do. I know I am not the only one. Thanks

Posted on May 19, 2021 9:46 AM

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Phil0124

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May 19, 2021 10:06 AM in response to mfphudson

Make sure Deleting Apps is actually allowed in Settings->Screen Time->Content & Privacy Restrictions->iTunes & App Store Purchases->Deleting Apps.

For some reason, this setting is getting set to "Don't Allow" in recent iOS updates.

Just make sure its set to Allow, and you should be able to delete Apps directly and not have them go to the App Library.

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mfphudson Author

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May 19, 2021 9:52 AM in response to elcpu

That is correct. It never gives me an option to delete no matter how many times I try. I can only put on my Home Screen or remove it from my Home Screen. No options to delete as every document and comment states.

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elcpu

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May 19, 2021 9:47 AM in response to mfphudson

I am not having a problem deleting any apps. Try pressing and HOLDING the app. A menu should appear and a submenu should allow deleting. Is that no working for you?

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