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Unable to delete apps.

Since downloading iOS 18, I’ve not been able to delete apps. I’ve tried looking through settings and nothing has shown up. I have screen time restrictions off. When I click on the “-“ to delete an app it will only allow me to move it to my app library, no option to delete. How do I fix this?

iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 18, 2025 2:47 PM

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Jan 18, 2025 2:48 PM in response to paru144

Does this apply to all apps? Some apps can't be removed, if they are native to iOS.

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Jan 18, 2025 2:51 PM in response to lobsterghost1

It’s for every app unfortunately.

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Jan 18, 2025 2:59 PM in response to paru144

Is your phone managed by an employer or school?

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Jan 18, 2025 4:23 PM in response to lobsterghost1

No, I bought it new in 2022. It’s not had this issue prior to the iOS 18 update as far as I can remember.

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Jan 18, 2025 4:45 PM in response to paru144

OK. Open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > App Store & iTunes Purchases - Make Deleting is marked Allow.

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Jan 18, 2025 10:35 PM in response to lobsterghost1

It shows that it was already set to Allow. I’ve switched it off and on again and nothings changed.

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