Why doesnt Apple allow the complete removal of apps not only from the home screen but the app library as well?
Why cant I completely remove apps from the home screen and the app library?
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Why cant I completely remove apps from the home screen and the app library?
You can definitely delete apps.. including from the App Library.
'removing' is a term that is different then deleting.. removing will just remove from Home Screen, but it will still reside in the App Library.
Remove apps from iPhone - Apple Support
However, there are some built in apps that you cannot delete
review this support article (looks like you came here from this article)
How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
--> If you are unable to delete apps with any of these methods, check:
Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps
make sure that's set to 'Allow'
You can definitely delete apps.. including from the App Library.
'removing' is a term that is different then deleting.. removing will just remove from Home Screen, but it will still reside in the App Library.
Remove apps from iPhone - Apple Support
However, there are some built in apps that you cannot delete
review this support article (looks like you came here from this article)
How to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
--> If you are unable to delete apps with any of these methods, check:
Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps
make sure that's set to 'Allow'
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Why doesnt Apple allow the complete removal of apps not only from the home screen but the app library as well?