I previously locked deleting apps in restrictions and now that I have updated my phone to iOS 12- I cannot find where I can do this and I am unable to delete any apps. Help!

Posted on Oct 6, 2018 3:49 PM

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Oct 6, 2018 4:02 PM in response to tausha187

Settings > General > Restrictions was moved to Settings > Screen Time in iOS 12.

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I previously locked deleting apps in restrictions and now that I have updated my phone to iOS 12- I cannot find where I can do this and I am unable to delete any apps. Help!

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