How To Delete Apps From "Not on This iPhone"?

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How To Delete Apps From "Not on This iPhone"?

iPhone 6 Plus
iOS 9.0.2

How do I delete old, unwanted apps from my iPhone that are located at the App Store > Updates > Purchased > Not on This iPhone?

Using my computer, I have connected to iTunes, went to the App Library, and deleted the old Apps by sending them to the Recyle Bin. I had expected that these apps would no longer show up on my iPhone. I have synced my iPhone with iTunes. Unfortunately, some old apps still remain. How to I completely get rid of them so that they no longer show up on my iPhone?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.0.2

Posted on Oct 3, 2015 12:36 PM

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Answer 1

Stecyk Author

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Oct 3, 2015 1:47 PM in response to ZikzakCorp

All the Apps have "download clouds" above them, indicating that I can download them at any time to reinstall.

Some old apps--for example, those related to the Sochi Olympics--are gone. They are deleted from my iPhone, deleted from my iTunes App Library, just gone period.

I'd like these old apps that I no longer want gone, too.

Or do they stay there, until the developer removes them from iTunes?

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ZikzakCorp

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Oct 6, 2015 11:28 AM in response to Stecyk

If you want to hide the previous purchases, you can only do that through iTunes. This article may be helpful:

Hide and unhide purchases in iTunes or iBooks on your Mac or PC - Apple Support

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ZikzakCorp

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Oct 3, 2015 1:10 PM in response to Stecyk

If they're listed under "Not on this iPhone," that indicates they're no longer on your phone to remove. That's just your purchase history, a record of apps you've downloaded in the past.

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Stecyk Author

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Oct 6, 2015 11:28 AM in response to ZikzakCorp

Thank you for your help!

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