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Help I cannot delete an app that was put on my phone by an ex it’s not in my App Library or Home Screen

Help I cannot delete an app that was put on my phone by an ex it’s not in my App Library or Home Screen

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 12:03 PM

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If you cannot find it in the App Library.. or in Settings > [app name], then the app is not installed on your phone.

You could also search for it in the App Store. You should see a cloud icon with a down arrow I believe. If that's what you see, the app is not on your iPhone. If the app IS on your iPhone, it will say 'Open' instead of having the download icon.


What your screenshot is showing is your purchase history. Other than 'hiding' that, you cannot delete it from your history.

but that doesn't mean it's installed on your phone. Again, if you cannot located it in your App Library or in Settings, then it's not on your phone.

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 12:06 PM

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Jan 7, 2022 12:06 PM in response to LizJinx

If you cannot find it in the App Library.. or in Settings > [app name], then the app is not installed on your phone.

You could also search for it in the App Store. You should see a cloud icon with a down arrow I believe. If that's what you see, the app is not on your iPhone. If the app IS on your iPhone, it will say 'Open' instead of having the download icon.


What your screenshot is showing is your purchase history. Other than 'hiding' that, you cannot delete it from your history.

but that doesn't mean it's installed on your phone. Again, if you cannot located it in your App Library or in Settings, then it's not on your phone.

Help I cannot delete an app that was put on my phone by an ex it’s not in my App Library or Home Screen

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