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Unable to delete apps - iOS 15.5

After upgrading to iOS 15.5 I'm unable to delete apps, it only allows to remove the app from the home screen. I want to be able to delete apps from my phone completely.

iPhone 11

Posted on Jun 19, 2022 7:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2022 7:34 PM

Check Settings->Screen Time->Content & Privacy Restrictions->iTunes & App Store Purchases->Deleting Apps and make sure its set to Allow.

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Jun 19, 2022 7:26 PM in response to K-tron-Aus

K-tron-Aus Said:

"Unable to delete apps - iOS 15.5: After upgrading to iOS 15.5 I'm unable to delete apps, it only allows to remove the app from the home screen. I want to be able to delete apps from my phone completely."

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Troubleshooting iPhone App Deletion:


A. What App? Builtin apps cannot be deleted.


B. Go here: Remove apps from iPhone - Apple Support

Unable to delete apps - iOS 15.5

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