How do I uninstall an app on my iPhone

When I hold the app down, I get the option to remove the app but no option to delete the app. It only moves it to my app library. How do I delete the app?


iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 06:29 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2022 06:35 PM

Do your Screentime settings prevent you from deleting apps?


Settings > Screentime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store purchases > Deleting Apps

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How do I uninstall an app on my iPhone

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