How do you permanently delete Garage Band from a new iPad Air?
How do you permanently delete Garage Band from a new iPad Air? It is taking up nearly 2 gb of storage and will never be used.
iPad Air, iPadOS 15
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If you are unable to add or remove on your iPad, you’ll need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:
- Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Adding Apps - ensure that this permission is set to Allow
- Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - ensure that this permission is set to Allow
The iPad is not showing a delete option when you hold down the icon. It only says ‘remove from home screen’. One article I found did not have it on the list of removable apps after iOS 14. This is frustrating, as I’m not using the app and want delete it completely. It’s just a game.
Thank you. This worked.
You are very welcome. I’m delighted that the problem has been resolved.
That would indicate that you have some restrictions enabled under Settings>Screen Time.
How do you permanently delete Garage Band from a new iPad Air?