Unable to delete app on iPhone 7

Helpneededformyphone Said:

"Unable to delete app on iPhone 7: [...]I tried to press it but it won’t let me go onto it, then I tried to delete it, it worked but when I go into the App Store it says “open” and I cannot delete it!! I[...]"

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Greyed-Out App Icon:

If it is greyed-out, then it may be installing an update. So, dance the update download.

So,...

1. Restart: your iPhone

• Hold Down: on the greyed-out app.
• Select Cancel Download

Helpneededformyphone Said:

"Unable to delete app on iPhone 7: I use it for school work and stuff but then the Essay bots replied it got a bit weird so I need to delete it… if you know how or anyone who this happened too, please tell me how to get rid of this! Thanks"

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Thank you for the screenshot.

Close All Apps:

Apps may be open that are awaiting your attention, such as pending downloads. So, save what need be, and then close all apps. Hold you finger down as you swipe up form the bottom-left corner of your screen. Then, close all of these open apps, by swiping up quickly for all apps. Once all are closed, restart your iPhone.

Force Restart the iPhone, then try again.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support