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How do you remove a duplicate app without deleting the app?

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 4, 2022 7:18 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2022 1:23 PM

Hello LaDeeCO,


When you attempt to delete an app, it will pop up a window asking if you'd like to delete it from the iPhone or just the Home Screen. If you select to delete it from the Home Screen, it will still show up on your iPhone in the App Library. Learn more here: Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone

With iOS 14 and later, there are new ways to find and organize the apps on your iPhone. Learn how to use the App Library and organize your Home Screen.

Use the App Library to find your apps 

From your Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Your apps are automatically sorted into categories. For example, you might see your social media apps under a Social category. The apps that you use most frequently will automatically reorder based on your usage. When you install new apps, they'll be added to your App Library, but you can change where new apps get downloaded.

iPhone showing the App Library screen. 

Search for an app in the App Library

1. Go to the App Library. 
2. Tap the search field, then enter the app that you're looking for. 
3. Tap the app to open it.

Delete an app from the App Library

1. Go to the App Library and tap the search field to open the list.
2. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap Delete App Trash can icon.
3. Tap Delete again to confirm.

If you can't delete an app that's not made by Apple, disable parental controls, then try deleting the app again.

Move apps to the App Library

1. Touch and hold the app.
2. Tap Remove App.
3. Tap Remove from Home Screen.


Could you be thinking there are two apps, when there is only one? Were are you seeing this duplicate app? How many duplicate apps do you have? Have you tried to delete the app and redownload it from the App Store? This will help us not to repeat steps you may have already taken.


Hoping to hear back, take care.

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Dec 6, 2022 1:23 PM in response to LaDeeCO

Hello LaDeeCO,


When you attempt to delete an app, it will pop up a window asking if you'd like to delete it from the iPhone or just the Home Screen. If you select to delete it from the Home Screen, it will still show up on your iPhone in the App Library. Learn more here: Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone - Apple Support


Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone

With iOS 14 and later, there are new ways to find and organize the apps on your iPhone. Learn how to use the App Library and organize your Home Screen.

Use the App Library to find your apps 

From your Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Your apps are automatically sorted into categories. For example, you might see your social media apps under a Social category. The apps that you use most frequently will automatically reorder based on your usage. When you install new apps, they'll be added to your App Library, but you can change where new apps get downloaded.

iPhone showing the App Library screen. 

Search for an app in the App Library

1. Go to the App Library. 
2. Tap the search field, then enter the app that you're looking for. 
3. Tap the app to open it.

Delete an app from the App Library

1. Go to the App Library and tap the search field to open the list.
2. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap Delete App Trash can icon.
3. Tap Delete again to confirm.

If you can't delete an app that's not made by Apple, disable parental controls, then try deleting the app again.

Move apps to the App Library

1. Touch and hold the app.
2. Tap Remove App.
3. Tap Remove from Home Screen.


Could you be thinking there are two apps, when there is only one? Were are you seeing this duplicate app? How many duplicate apps do you have? Have you tried to delete the app and redownload it from the App Store? This will help us not to repeat steps you may have already taken.


Hoping to hear back, take care.

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