How to delete apps

On my daughters phone it only allows me to remove remove app not delete it

iPhone 6s, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 26, 2023 7:33 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2023 7:49 PM

isamar145 Said:

"How to delete apps: On my daughters phone it only allows me to remove remove app not delete it"

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Successfully Deleting an App:


A. Builtin Apps:

Note that builtin apps cannot be deleted. So, which apps are you trying to delete?


B. Try Disabling Screentime:

  • Go Here: Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  • As it Reads: "To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, go to Settings > Screen Time and tap your child's name. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode."
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Oct 26, 2023 7:49 PM in response to isamar145

isamar145 Said:

"How to delete apps: On my daughters phone it only allows me to remove remove app not delete it"

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Successfully Deleting an App:


A. Builtin Apps:

Note that builtin apps cannot be deleted. So, which apps are you trying to delete?


B. Try Disabling Screentime:

  • Go Here: Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
  • As it Reads: "To change or turn off the passcode on your child's device, go to Settings > Screen Time and tap your child's name. Then tap Change Screen Time Passcode or Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, and authenticate the change with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode."

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