How To Delete Apps after iOS 12 Update?

Using a iPhone 6 and can't delete apps any longer. I had this option previously restricted to avoid deleting accidentally but now I can't delete any apps. Unable to find any restriction options within settings.

Posted on Sep 22, 2018 12:13 AM

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King_Penguin

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Sep 22, 2018 12:16 AM in response to taydavis423

On iOS 12 restrictions are under Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions (then iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps for that setting).

taydavis423 Author

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Sep 22, 2018 12:21 AM in response to King_Penguin

Thank You 🙏-1F3FE;

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