Can no longer remove apps from the Iphone after upgrade to ISO18.3

I just now noticed that I can no longer remove any apps from the app library or from the Home Screen of the Iphone itself. The only option allowed is to "Remove from Home Screen", but no window titled "Delete App" is available at all. I did carefully read the Apple's own instruction manual on deleting apps, but information is missing on the popup windows now on my Iphone and does NOT correspond to the information in the guide. This problem started after upgrade to IOS18.3 I have an Iphone 14 model. Right now all my apps are frozen in place. Any ideas how to fix this problem?

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 7, 2025 07:05 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2025 07:10 PM

Open the Settings App. Tap Screen Time. Then tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. Then tap App Store & iTunes Purchases and make sure the switch is turned on for deleting apps.

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Feb 8, 2025 06:03 AM in response to Randall Lawrence

Randall Lawrence wrote:

This is indeed correct, the switch had been turned to off. Can we please get this important information added to the Apple Guide? Please see Apple Guide - Remove or Delete Apps Thank you.

You're welcome. Feel free to make a suggestion to Apple to include what I provided. This is a user to user only forum. We're just volunteers here helping folks. Suggestions can be made to Apple here --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple


Feb 26, 2025 07:02 AM in response to cbexplore

cbexplore wrote:

Hmm, this wasn't a solution for me! My switch is on to delete apps, but I still don't get the option to delete. When I hover on app, I get "Remove App, Require Face ID, Share App, Edit Home Screen." When I select "Remove App," my only option is "Remove from Home Screen," which it explains will keep the app in my App Library.
  • Are you trying to remove a native to iOS application, some of which can't be removed?
  • Is your iPhone under Mobile Device Management, from an employer or school, which may have restricted your ability to remove apps?

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Can no longer remove apps from the Iphone after upgrade to ISO18.3

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