Unable to delete apps on iPhone SE

My iPhone SE won’t let me delete apps from storage or the Home Screen.

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Original Title: Can’t delete apps

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 1, 2025 4:59 PM

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lobsterghost1

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Posted on Nov 1, 2025 5:37 PM

Open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases - Make sure Deleting Apps is marked Allow.

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lobsterghost1

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Nov 1, 2025 5:37 PM in response to Kraz3

Open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases - Make sure Deleting Apps is marked Allow.

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Nov 1, 2025 6:04 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Thank you that seems to work.

Nov 1, 2025 6:36 PM in response to Kraz3

You're welcome.

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Unable to delete apps on iPhone SE