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How can I permanently remove Messenger and Clubhouse from my phone?

I want to permanently delete Messenger app and Clubhouse from my phone. I see no articles on how to do this. The only option the phone gives me is “Remove App From Homescreen”

I don’t want to remove them from home screen, I want them totally gone because I will never use them again. I don’t want to see them in my App Library.


when viewing app in the App Library, holding on it will only allow me to Add it back to my homescreen.

I went to settings, storage, and it will not let me delete apps from there either.


I am using an iPhone 13 pro. Never had this issue on my older iPhones.

please assist. I want these apps gone.

Posted on Dec 14, 2021 12:03 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2021 12:07 PM

Thank you, I had to follow these steps:


  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. 
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode.
  3. Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases.
  4. Choose a setting (Delete Apps) and set to Allow.


finally! Thank you. The apps are now gone.


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Dec 15, 2021 11:48 AM in response to Kh0411lol

Hello Kh0411lol,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We see that you need assistance deleting apps from your iPhone 13 Pro. You've come to the right place. The steps in following can help:

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Let us know if you run into any issues. Be sure to include any troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.


Have a nice day!

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