Deleting unresponsive app.

When trying to delete an unresponsive app, I never get the second “delete app” option. My only option is “remove from Home Screen “ or Cancel

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 25, 2023 12:15 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2023 7:49 AM

On your phone, go to Settings>Screen Time>Content & Privacy Restritions>iTunes & App Store Purchases>Deleting Apps and set it to "Allow".

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Jun 25, 2023 5:17 PM in response to corry161

corry161 Said:

"Deleting unresponsive app.: When trying to delete an unresponsive app, I never get the second 'delete app' option. My only option is 'remove from Home Screen ' or Cancel"

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Deleting an Unresponsive App:

OK, so what's the app? If a built in app, you may or more not be able to delete it. So, report back if it is shown here: Delete Built-In Apple Apps from your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch – Apple Support. If it is not shown, then it cannot be deleted.

Jun 25, 2023 7:38 PM in response to corry161

corry161 Said:

"Deleting unresponsive app.: Non-Apple. Home video cam app (Yi Home)that just shows a black screen when opened. I’ve tried all the prerequisites as prescribed by Apple. Deleting the app is the next step."

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Deleting an Unresponsive App:


Close All Apps:

An app may be running th the background. So, close all apps. Hold you finger down as you swipe up from the bottom-left corner, to the top-right corner. Then, close all of these open apps, by swiping up quickly for each app. Once all is closed, try this once. ore.


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