Option to delete apps is gone

When I long press the app to delete it, I get the options to remove app, share app, or edit home screen. When I press remove app, I only get the option to remove it from the home screen which places it in the app library but does not delete it. How do I delete an app?


iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 4:51 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 4:53 PM

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


you can delete from the App Library by locating the app and tap/hold, select Delete App


or you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > [app name] > Delete


If you still are unable to delete, check:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps

make sure that's set to 'Allow'

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Feb 25, 2021 4:53 PM in response to middleagedhousewife

review this

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


you can delete from the App Library by locating the app and tap/hold, select Delete App


or you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > [app name] > Delete


If you still are unable to delete, check:

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps

make sure that's set to 'Allow'

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Feb 25, 2021 8:04 PM in response to Chris0107

Thank you. This solved my problem. I had tried deleting from the App Library, but it only gave my the option to share the app. I had seen the suggestion elsewhere to delete from the settings app, but it was incomplete. Your explanation was thorough and explained all the steps.

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