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How do I completely remove an app?

How do I completely remove an app?

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 6, 2021 2:52 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2021 3:16 PM

Just like it says in the Related Article

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If it fails then either you have Screen Time restraints turned on or it is an app like Safari or Wallet that cannot be deleted

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Sep 6, 2021 3:19 PM in response to buddapeacecz

On an iPhone with iOS 14, if the app is on a Home screen, touch and hold the app, tap Remove app and then tap Delete App (or tap Edit Home Screen in the pop up menu, tap the minus sign, then tap Delete App)

 

If the app is only in the App Library screen (swipe left past the last Home screen), touch and hold the app there and then tap Delete app.

Note that some built-in Apple apps cannot be deleted.

 

If neither of those options is available, there may be a restriction set on deleting apps. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps.

See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304#prevent-purchases


Also be aware that deleting an app does not cancel any related subscriptions. To do that, see: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

How do I completely remove an app?

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