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I’m trying to delete an app so I can reinstall it as a fix to a bug problem. But the app only lets me remove it from home screen. It doesn’t give me the option of deleting app. What can I try?

I’m trying to delete an app so I can reinstall it as a fix to a bug problem. But the app only lets me remove it from home screen. It doesn’t give me the option of deleting app. What can I try?

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 17, 2021 11:53 AM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2021 12:02 PM

What app is it? Is it a third-party app? Or maybe a builtin Apple app that cannot be deleted:

Delete built-in Apple apps from the Home Screen on your iOS 14 or later or iPadOS device or Apple Watch - Apple Support


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I’m trying to delete an app so I can reinstall it as a fix to a bug problem. But the app only lets me remove it from home screen. It doesn’t give me the option of deleting app. What can I try?

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