My podcast app has frozen. Can I delete it and then reinstall it

The podcast app on my iPhone says not playing and I can’t alter that. How do I delete the app and reinstall it.


Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Nov 2, 2022 11:43 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2022 5:51 PM

Hi UvWays,


As you posted in the iPhone Communities, please see Delete built-in Apple apps from the Home Screen on your iOS 14 or later or iPadOS device or Apple Watch for the steps to delete and reinstall built-in apps:


"Delete a built-in app from your device

  1. On your iOS or iPadOS device, touch and hold the app.
  2. Tap Remove App from the shortcut menu.
  3. Tap Delete App from the submenu.

If you have an Apple Watch, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.


Restore a built-in app that you deleted

  1. On your iOS or iPadOS device, go to the App Store.
  2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.
  3. Tap the Redownload button.
  4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen.

If you have an Apple Watch, restoring an app to your iPhone also restores that app to your Apple Watch."


Regards.


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Nov 3, 2022 5:51 PM in response to UvWays

Hi UvWays,


As you posted in the iPhone Communities, please see Delete built-in Apple apps from the Home Screen on your iOS 14 or later or iPadOS device or Apple Watch for the steps to delete and reinstall built-in apps:


"Delete a built-in app from your device

  1. On your iOS or iPadOS device, touch and hold the app.
  2. Tap Remove App from the shortcut menu.
  3. Tap Delete App from the submenu.

If you have an Apple Watch, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.


Restore a built-in app that you deleted

  1. On your iOS or iPadOS device, go to the App Store.
  2. Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.
  3. Tap the Redownload button.
  4. Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen.

If you have an Apple Watch, restoring an app to your iPhone also restores that app to your Apple Watch."


Regards.


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