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How can I delete an app on my iPhone. Now it only allows me to remove it but not delete it.

How can I delete an app off my iPhone, now it only allows me to remove it from my screen.

Posted on Jul 3, 2021 1:48 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2021 2:03 PM

If you are using Screen Time, go to Settings/Screen Time/Content & Privacy Restrictions/iTunes & App Store Purchases - Change Deleting Apps to Allow.


Then go back and try deleting the app again.

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How can I delete an app on my iPhone. Now it only allows me to remove it but not delete it.

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