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Trying to delete apps from app library

When I long touch the app I am trying to delete it goes to my Home Screen I have not been able to delete unused apps. Any tips?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 11, 2021 6:28 AM

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Posted on Jun 11, 2021 7:07 AM

Hi Otrpat,


Thank you for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. I understand that you can't delete apps from the App Library on your iPhone.


First, please try restart your iPhone using the steps in this article: Restart your iPhone.


Then, try to delete the app using these instructions:

Delete an app from the App Library

  1. Go to the App Library and tap the search field to open the list.
  2. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap Delete App .
  3. Tap Delete again to confirm.


You can also try this process:

  1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen.
  2. Swipe to the left to access your App Library.
  3. Tap into the App Library folder that contains the app to delete.
  4. Tap the "x" near the top left corner of the app.
  5. Tap Done. 


For additional information, please visit this article: Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone


Thanks!

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Jun 11, 2021 7:07 AM in response to Otrpat

Hi Otrpat,


Thank you for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. I understand that you can't delete apps from the App Library on your iPhone.


First, please try restart your iPhone using the steps in this article: Restart your iPhone.


Then, try to delete the app using these instructions:

Delete an app from the App Library

  1. Go to the App Library and tap the search field to open the list.
  2. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap Delete App .
  3. Tap Delete again to confirm.


You can also try this process:

  1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen.
  2. Swipe to the left to access your App Library.
  3. Tap into the App Library folder that contains the app to delete.
  4. Tap the "x" near the top left corner of the app.
  5. Tap Done. 


For additional information, please visit this article: Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone


Thanks!

Trying to delete apps from app library

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