Unable to delete apps or access my Apple Account after updating to iOS 26.2

Why can i not delete apps anymore? i just previously updated my phone to ios 26.2 and trying to get rid of storage. I also can’t get into my apple account on settings or my icloud- it appears to be a light grey colour indicating i cannot press it.


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Original Title: ios 26.2

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 16, 2025 7:12 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2025 7:16 AM

Are you a member of a Family Sharing group?


There are a couple of Screen Time settings that will prevent apps from being deleted and prevent changes in your Apple Account that will grey it out, but if you are in a Family Sharing group, then it is the Organizer what would override your settings:

  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Account Changes
  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store > Deleting Apps
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Dec 16, 2025 7:16 AM in response to nred10

Are you a member of a Family Sharing group?


There are a couple of Screen Time settings that will prevent apps from being deleted and prevent changes in your Apple Account that will grey it out, but if you are in a Family Sharing group, then it is the Organizer what would override your settings:

  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Account Changes
  • Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store > Deleting Apps

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Unable to delete apps or access my Apple Account after updating to iOS 26.2

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