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Parental Controls are off and it still won't allow me to remove an unwanted app

I followed the directions for removing the App, parental controls are not on, and I still can't get rid of an unwanted app. No trash can etc., only allows me to remove it from the home screen


iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 3:31 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2022 3:56 PM

Which app are you referring to? There are quite a few stock Apple apps that cannot be deleted. If this app is one of them, then you may face the issue that you currently have.

If it is not an app developed by Apple, then Double check the following:

You may have Screen Time Restrictions set to ON.

Open Settings  Screen Time  Content & Privacy Restrictions  iTunes & App Store Purchases  Deleting Apps : Set this to ALLOW


Axel F.



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Sep 20, 2022 3:56 PM in response to Willapa

Which app are you referring to? There are quite a few stock Apple apps that cannot be deleted. If this app is one of them, then you may face the issue that you currently have.

If it is not an app developed by Apple, then Double check the following:

You may have Screen Time Restrictions set to ON.

Open Settings  Screen Time  Content & Privacy Restrictions  iTunes & App Store Purchases  Deleting Apps : Set this to ALLOW


Axel F.



Parental Controls are off and it still won't allow me to remove an unwanted app

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