When trying to delete app I only have remove from Home Screen option. How to I get them to remove from App Library.

Trying to delete apps from my phone but only have option to remove from Home Screen.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 7:11 PM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 7:15 PM

If the app is on a Home screen, touch and hold the app, tap Remove app and then tap Delete App (or tap Edit Home Screen in the pop up menu, tap the minus sign, then tap Delete App)

 

If the app is only in the App Library screen (swipe left past the last Home screen), touch and hold the app there and then tap Delete app.

 

Note that some built-in Apple apps cannot be deleted.

 

If neither of those options is available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps.

See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Also be aware that deleting an app does not cancel any related subscriptions. To do that, see: If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support

 


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Sep 30, 2023 7:15 PM in response to Victorscrown

If the app is on a Home screen, touch and hold the app, tap Remove app and then tap Delete App (or tap Edit Home Screen in the pop up menu, tap the minus sign, then tap Delete App)

 

If the app is only in the App Library screen (swipe left past the last Home screen), touch and hold the app there and then tap Delete app.

 

Note that some built-in Apple apps cannot be deleted.

 

If neither of those options is available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps.

See: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Also be aware that deleting an app does not cancel any related subscriptions. To do that, see: If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support

 


Sep 30, 2023 7:35 PM in response to Victorscrown

Victorscrown Said:

"Trying to delete apps from my phone but only have option to remove from Home Screen."

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Deleting na App from an iPhone:

OK, so what's the app that wont delete? You may have to reinstall it, as It may. be corrupt. Or, as a last result, if it comes down to it, reset to this to factory settings, as if you whereto sell it. Perform as instructed here, including the backup creation and iCloud logout: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade In your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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