How to prevent apps from uninstalling on iOS 26?

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How to prevent apps from uninstalling on iOS 26?

pls fix this Apple, in IOS 26, I have apps that my dad gave me permission to use since I’m a teen but they keep on uninstalling on my phone and I always turn it off completely and then turn it on again to be able to get them back. These apps include, Spotify, YouTube, the PlayStation app, and others for me. I don’t know if this is a bug that you guys have lots of complaints about or it’s just me. Overall, pls fix this bug Apple, these are some apps I use mostly everyday and they keep on uninstalling randomly.

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Original Title: My apps keep on un-downloading on IOS 26 due to restrictions but I already have those allowed

iPhone 14, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 6:33 PM

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Sep 22, 2025 1:52 PM in response to Al3xxxx

So what I've found is that the new update has an age range for apps. When updating your phone to IOS 20.6, it's going to change your age range. It's going to require a screen time password in your screen time restrictions to fix this. So that is most likely what is going on. When your age range is changed back to what it was, the apps should reappear on their own.

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