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“Suddenly I can't uninstall apps from my iPhone because there is no Uninstall app button in the settings, application library, and app store. So terrible, there is no function to delete the application.” -- From discussions.apple.com.
Generally, it is easy to delete apps from iPhone. If you're having trouble deleting apps on your iPhone, you're not alone. This issue can be frustrating, but there are several potential solutions you can try. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the issue and regain control over app management on your device.
Several factors can prevent you from deleting apps on your iPhone, ranging from software restrictions to temporary glitches. If you have a better understanding of these reasons, the issues can be more effectively solved.
For the iPhone users, if the restrictions are enabled and deleting apps are not allowed, you are unable to delete apps on iPhone no matter from settings, application library or app store. As this setting will prevent you from deleting the app, you can enable deleting apps on the iPhone restrictions. Besides, it is better to disable Content & Privacy Restrictions on your iPhone Screen Time settings.
Step 1: Tap on Settings and then choose Screen Time. After that, hit on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Step 2: Select iTunes & App Store Purchases. If it pops out a prompt which asks you to enter the screen time passcode, just go to enter it to continue.
Step 3: After that, tap on Deleting Apps and then select Allow. Now, you can go to the home screen and try to delete the apps. It would work normally as usual now.
For the iPhone with older iOS version, they can access Settings > General > Restrictions and then make the Deleting Apps button on.
If you can’t delete apps by long-pressing on the app icon, there might be a temporary glitch on the iPhone. You can try to delete apps from the Home screen.
Step 1: On the Home screen, press and hold the app you want to delete until a menu appears.
Step 2: Tap Remove App and then select Delete App to confirm.
If your iPhone is low on storage, it might struggle with app management, including deletion. Or if you want to delete apps not on iPhone Home screen, you can delete apps via the iPhone storage section in settings.
Step 1: Unlock iPhone and tap Settings.
Step 2: Tap General and then choose iPhone Storage.
Step 3: Scroll down to locate the app you want to remove. Then tap on the app and select Delete App.
Step 4: Confirm the deletion and the app will be removed from your iPhone.
Sometimes, when you can't delete apps on iPhone, your apps may get stuck. Maybe a simple restart can help to solve the problem. You can restart the iPhone from the menu or force restart it. Here are two tutorials from Apple Official website:
If this issue is caused by the outdated software, you can update the iOS to the newest version. Just open your iPhone, tap Settings> General > Software Update to check whether there is new update. If a new update is available, tap Download and Install. When the new iOS is installed, you can try to delete the app to check whether the issue is solved or not.
If you fail to get the app uninstalled with the above methods, you can try iSunshare iDevice Genius. This iPhone storage cleaning software can help to uninstall third-party apps safely and quickly, regardless of the deleting apps restrictions. Within simple clicks, iDevice Genius can detect all third-party apps on your iPhone and you can delete the app with one click.
Step 1: Download and install iDevice Genius on your PC, and connect the iPhone to your computer with the USB cable.
Step 2: Run the software. Choose the Uninstall option on the left and then click the Scan button on the main screen to scan the apps on your iPhone.
Step 3: Minutes later, you can get the scanning result with all apps version, application size and document size. Of course, there is the Uninstall button behind each app. You can simple click the Uninstall button to delete the app on iPhone. At the same tine, all of its data will be removed from the iPhone.
1. Can I delete built-in apps on iPhone?
Yes, in recent iOS versions, you can delete many built-in Apple apps from iPhone, such as Stocks and Weather. However, some core apps, like Messages and Phone, cannot be removed.
2. How can I delete apps that are grayed out?
If an app is grayed out, you cannot delete it, your iPhone might be stuck in the updating or downloading process. Just wait patiently until the process ends. After that, you can try to delete the apps. If it still cannot be deleted, you can try the above solutions.
3. How to permanently delete apps from my iPhone?
If you can follow the steps on how to completely delete apps on iPhone to perform the deletion.
In this article, you’ve learned how to fix cannot delete apps issues on iPhone. To uninstall the apps from iPhone, iSunshare iDevice Genius can be a good choice for you to delete the apps and speed up iPhones.
