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I have been unable to delete unused apps. What can I do to increase my storage

I’ve been unable to delete unused apps on both iPads. The “x” does not come up anymore

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 8, 2021 10:45 AM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2021 11:02 AM

Missy-11 wrote:

I’ve been unable to delete unused apps on both iPads. The “x” does not come up anymore


If you are experiencing difficulties with removing Apps from your iPad, you need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - ensure that this permission is set to Allow


How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support



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Apr 9, 2021 11:02 AM in response to Missy-11

Missy-11 wrote:

I’ve been unable to delete unused apps on both iPads. The “x” does not come up anymore


If you are experiencing difficulties with removing Apps from your iPad, you need to check your ScreenTime restrictions:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps - ensure that this permission is set to Allow


How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support



I have been unable to delete unused apps. What can I do to increase my storage

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