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How to delete apps with the new IOS

My apps won’t let me delete them by holding down on them anymore or by going into settings and storage

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 10, 2023 7:31 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2023 9:36 PM

You may have Screen Time Restrictions set to ON.

Open Settings ➔ Screen Time ➔ Content & Privacy Restrictions ➔ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➔ Deleting Apps : Set this to ALLOW


Axel F.

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How to delete apps with the new IOS

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