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How to delete apps on iphone 7 plus?

I can't delete apps from my iphone7 plus, When i press and hold it, it just jiggles and won't show the x sign. Already Tried searching other options and followed them but it wouldn't work. Anyone else knows how to do it? Thanks

Posted on Dec 11, 2016 11:35 AM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2016 1:52 AM

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The 3D touch of iOS 10 makes it hard to remove apps on iPhone 7? Don’t worry! There are 2 other ways you can use to delete apps without “X”.

With iOS 10 installed, you can remove more apps, such as some built-in apps, on your new bought iPhone 7 home screen. However, the 3D-touch technique of iOS 10 makes app-deleting a little hard, because pressing down an app icon easily brings its 3D touch menu. Thus, you can’t easily access the “X” on home screen to delete apps on your iPhone 7.

Therefore, there is no harm in knowing some other ways to delete apps on iPhone 7 without “X”. Besides the traditional way to delete apps, we offer another ways to help you easily remove apps on your iPhone 7.

1. Tap “X” to Delete iPhone 7 Apps

2. Remove Apps on iPhone 7 on Settings

1. Tap “X” to Delete iPhone 7 Apps

If you press app icon in iOS 10, it may brings you its 3D touch menu, instead of app shaking with “X”. So if you want to delete apps by tapping “X” on an iPhone 7, make sure gently put your finger on the icon without pressing down.

2. Remove Apps on iPhone 7 on Settings

iOS 10 enables you to manage your iPhone 7 storage by deleting apps. And after going to storage managing page on your iPhone 7, you can easily delete apps. Path of storage managing page on iPhone 7: Settings app > General > Storage & iCloud Storage > Manage Storage under STORAGE.

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Dec 31, 2016 1:52 AM in response to Ckiefer09

Summary

The 3D touch of iOS 10 makes it hard to remove apps on iPhone 7? Don’t worry! There are 2 other ways you can use to delete apps without “X”.

With iOS 10 installed, you can remove more apps, such as some built-in apps, on your new bought iPhone 7 home screen. However, the 3D-touch technique of iOS 10 makes app-deleting a little hard, because pressing down an app icon easily brings its 3D touch menu. Thus, you can’t easily access the “X” on home screen to delete apps on your iPhone 7.

Therefore, there is no harm in knowing some other ways to delete apps on iPhone 7 without “X”. Besides the traditional way to delete apps, we offer another ways to help you easily remove apps on your iPhone 7.

1. Tap “X” to Delete iPhone 7 Apps

2. Remove Apps on iPhone 7 on Settings

1. Tap “X” to Delete iPhone 7 Apps

If you press app icon in iOS 10, it may brings you its 3D touch menu, instead of app shaking with “X”. So if you want to delete apps by tapping “X” on an iPhone 7, make sure gently put your finger on the icon without pressing down.

2. Remove Apps on iPhone 7 on Settings

iOS 10 enables you to manage your iPhone 7 storage by deleting apps. And after going to storage managing page on your iPhone 7, you can easily delete apps. Path of storage managing page on iPhone 7: Settings app > General > Storage & iCloud Storage > Manage Storage under STORAGE.

How to delete apps on iphone 7 plus?

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