Deleting Apps

I cannot delete apps off my IPhone 11 Pro. It just updated to iOS 16.4.1 and I’ve tried allowing deletion of apps in screen time, and turning off screen time altogether. It will not let me delete apps from my storage in settings or from the App Store. When I hold down the app, it only gives me options to remove from Home Screen, and in the app folder it only gives me an option to add to Home Screen. What do I do?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on May 9, 2023 05:59 AM

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May 12, 2023 02:04 PM in response to raegan266

Hello raegan266,


You may have restrictions enabled! The steps listed in the following article will help you check and disable: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Set Content & Privacy Restrictions

1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
2. Tap Turn on Screen Time, then tap it again. Choose "This is My [Device]" or "This is My Child's [Device]."
* If you're the parent or guardian of your device and want to prevent another family member from changing your settings, tap Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode, then re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 
* If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, follow the prompts until you get to Screen Time Passcode and enter a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 
3. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions.


Regards.

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