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Is it possible to lock the apps so they are not accidentally deleted

Is it possible to lock the apps so they are not accidentally deleted? Other half falls asleep and delete her aps.


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Posted on Oct 19, 2022 3:22 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2022 3:30 PM

You can set up a screen time restriction on that iPhone so that the app can only be removed from Home Screen but not deleted. That app will always reside in the App Library.

Open Settings ➡️ Screen Time ➡️ Content & Privacy Restrictions: Set this to ON ➡️ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➡️ Deleting Apps: Set this to Don't Allow.


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Oct 19, 2022 3:30 PM in response to dickfromwinona

You can set up a screen time restriction on that iPhone so that the app can only be removed from Home Screen but not deleted. That app will always reside in the App Library.

Open Settings ➡️ Screen Time ➡️ Content & Privacy Restrictions: Set this to ON ➡️ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➡️ Deleting Apps: Set this to Don't Allow.


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Is it possible to lock the apps so they are not accidentally deleted

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