In the past I could delete all but the apple default apps by touching and holding an app icon until all app icons wiggle. Then you could delete an app that had an x in upper corner. When I touch and hold now, NONE! of the apps has an x in upper corner! Also tried deleting via iTunes sync but the remove/install buttons are grayed out. Anybody know what's going on here?
Thanks
I did what you said, went back to home screen, barely touched the app icon I wanted to delete, and nothing happened. I have tried over and over again touching as easily as possible - cannot delete the apps!! What could be wrong?
I had the same problem. Turns out I was touching the screen too hard. Use the soft touch. Do that by lightly pressing the app icon you want to delete.
Check: Settings - General - Restrictions - Deleting Apps = ???
THANK YOU! That indeed was the problem. Never knew there was a restrictions option. 😕
You are welcome.
Hello, with my iPad Retina I have the same problem and with 9.2.1 you can go to General but there is NO VOICE with the name Restrictions! So where do I go to re-estabilish the possibility of eliminating the Apps I DON'T want on my iPad? (Unfortunately, the iPad Storage is completely full and if I can't eliminate an App which I don't want, I can't use the iPad for work. So for me, it's a real bummer! A very URGENT one at that! Any suggestion is very welcomed!
I took the steps you suggested and now the restrictions is on and there was a deleting apps that came on so what do I do next? After I did all that I went to my app screen and held it down and nothing happened please help if you can thanks!!??
Thanks for this! Totally was pressing on the screen too hard... :/ I guess I don't know my own strength?
This was my problem. I returned and used the 'soft' touch and deleted the app. Thank You MMSDEN
Ohmygod so embarrassed. This was totally the problem
You probably have 3D Touch if you have the iPhone 6 or plus. Just press more gently and the X will pop up. If you press to hard it will enable 3D Touch :)
My Restrictions are on, but I my apps still don't jiggle to delete on my iPhone 6s! Please help!
Thank you.
C. Wils
How to delete apps on iPhone 6s running iOS 9.2.1?
