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Why can’t I delete an app from my App Library?

Why can’t I delete an app from my App Library?

Posted on Jul 13, 2021 7:43 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2021 7:54 PM

Note: Some Apple builtin apps cannot be deleted.

But all 3rd party apps can be deleted, if you do not have restrictions set.

Check Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases > make sure Deleting Apps is Allowed.

Also note: Content & Privacy Restrictions must be enabled to see and make changes.

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Jul 13, 2021 7:54 PM in response to THCreativity

Note: Some Apple builtin apps cannot be deleted.

But all 3rd party apps can be deleted, if you do not have restrictions set.

Check Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes and App Store Purchases > make sure Deleting Apps is Allowed.

Also note: Content & Privacy Restrictions must be enabled to see and make changes.

Jul 13, 2021 8:09 PM in response to THCreativity

THCreativity Said:

"Why can’t I delete an app from my App Library?"

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Hide this App:

You cannot delete a purchased app forever. All you can do is hide the app.  Go Here: Hide Purchases from the App Store - Apple Support. The only way it would be deleted forever would be if the Developer decides to discontinue licensing it with Apple.

Why can’t I delete an app from my App Library?

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