Deleting apps that don’t show the “X” when I hold them on my iPhone screen

So I was deleteing apps to free up the storage on my phone cuz like yknoe I’m a kid I need a bunch of apps. So like I’m deleting apps like and when I hold on my screen and let go 2 apps didn’t have the X.


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Original Title: Why can’t I delete 2 apps

iPhone 13

Posted on Jul 19, 2025 5:25 PM

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Jul 19, 2025 6:56 PM in response to Thelover2

"Why can’t I delete 2 apps: So I was deleteing apps to free up the storage on my phone cuz like yknoe I’m a kid I need a bunch of apps. So like I’m deleting apps like and when I hold on my screen and let go 2 apps didn’t have the X."

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Not Being Apple to Delete Apps:

OK...So, what are the apps? As mentioned, some app just can't be deleted. You cannot delete builtin apps. However, you can hide them through use of Screen Time. See Here: Use the Health App on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Deleting apps that don’t show the “X” when I hold them on my iPhone screen

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