Deleting an app

I touch and hold the app I want to delete. It wiggles but that's it. No option for me to delete it. How do I delete an app on my ipad?

iPad Air 2, iOS 12

Posted on May 21, 2020 02:26 PM

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Posted on May 21, 2020 02:36 PM

What App are you trying to delete exactly? Is it an Apple App or a 3rd party app?


If its an Apple App, is it one that can be deleted? Not all built in Apple apps can be deleted.


If its a 3rd party app, or an Apple App that can be deleted, have you checked if you have Restrictions enabled to prevent app deletion?


Settings->Screen Time->Content & Privacy Restrictions->iTunes & App Store Purchases->Deleting Apps, make sure its set to Allow.

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May 21, 2020 02:36 PM in response to arzme

What App are you trying to delete exactly? Is it an Apple App or a 3rd party app?


If its an Apple App, is it one that can be deleted? Not all built in Apple apps can be deleted.


If its a 3rd party app, or an Apple App that can be deleted, have you checked if you have Restrictions enabled to prevent app deletion?


Settings->Screen Time->Content & Privacy Restrictions->iTunes & App Store Purchases->Deleting Apps, make sure its set to Allow.

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