App icon shortcuts

I changed my app icons, but then I wanted to delete them. I deleted the shortcut, but the icon didn’t go away. When I pressed and held on the app icon, I couldn’t delete it.

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 10:14 AM

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Jan 8, 2023 7:36 AM in response to malaya225

Hi malaya225,


Need help organizing apps? The steps below will guide you:


"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."


Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone


Cheers.

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