How to completely delete apps not just icons

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How to completely delete apps not just icons

I have several apps that I no longer want or need. I want to delete them completely,Data and all so I can get the space back.

I’m NOT trying to delete the app icon from my Home Screen. I want it all gone.

I have tried everything.

When I go to App Library and hold the icon until it wiggles, all it does is send it to my Home Screen. On the Home Screen, hold the icon until it wiggles, choose delete, the app goes back to the library. Around and around I go.

There has to be an answer to this. I have so much needed space tied up in useless unwanted apps.

Please help

Iphone 11

IOS 15.2.1

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 24, 2022 1:40 PM

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Axel Foley

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Feb 24, 2022 1:53 PM in response to BlueSkyEffect

One other thing to check is the Screen Time Restrictions settings.

Open Settings ➡️ Screen Time ➡️ Content & Privacy Restrictions (is this set to ON?) ➡️ iTunes & App Store Purchases ➡️ Deleting Apps: Ensure that this is set to ALLOW. Then try deleting the apps.

Axel F.

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