I need to completely delete the iMessage app from my daughter’s iPad. Disabling it in settings is a no go because she can easily switch it back on. She’s able to view things via the app store through iMessage that is inappropriate for kids. Please Help!!!
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I already have Screen Time enabled. There is no way to restrict iMessage with Screen Time Parental Controls. The issue is that in iMessage my daughter can access the App Store and is able to view apps that are not age appropriate - sexually explicit/graphic, violent, etc. If I could remove the App Store icon from iMessage, that would completely resolve the issue but when editing the icons, you cannot remove the App Store icon. I really need Apple's help on this issue.
Hello Shortfuse_,
Thanks for posting this in the Apple Support Community. We understand that you have ideas about being able to disable or delete the Messages app. We’re happy to guide you.
Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch -- While you can’t delete the Messages application, you can use Screen Time to limit her access to content you don’t approve of. Make sure you review the information in this article to under how Screen Time works. You can also use Family Sharing to configure the settings from your own device: Set up Family Sharing
Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch -- Scroll dow to the bottom of Screen Time and choose Content & Privacy Restrictions. Choose Content Restrictions and set the limit that works best for you.
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How to disable or delete iMessage app on Children’s iPad
