How to fix errors cannot delete apps on iPhone and iPad

The best way to free up space on iPhone and iPad is to delete unnecessary applications. However, when you press and hold an application, you only see it wobbly but don't see the delete button (the x is lost). Therefore, this article will guide you how to fix errors that cannot be deleted on iPhone and iPad applications.

The cause of this error is because the ' Parental Control ' feature prevents others from removing applications on your iOS device.

How to fix errors cannot delete apps on iPhone and iPad running iOS 12

Step 1. Open the Settings > Screen Time application.

Step 2. Now, touch Content & Privacy Restrictions and enter Screen Time password .

Step 3. Next, touch iTunes & App Store Purchases.

Step 4. Next, touch the Deleting Apps .

Step 5. Next, select Allow.

Now, go to the home screen and try to delete the app on your device. You just need to touch and hold any application and will see an X appear, touch it and identify the application.

Note : If you want to prevent others from deleting the application on your device, follow the same steps as above and select Don't allow.

How to fix errors cannot delete apps on iPhone / iPad running iOS 11 or below

Step 1. Open Settings> General> Restrictions .

Step 2. Enter Restictions password .

Step 3. Now, turn on the Deleting Apps option in the Allow section.

Now you can remove unused apps on your iPhone and iPad. Similarly, if you want to prevent someone from deleting the application on your phone, follow the steps above and turn off the Deleting Apps option.

iOS 12 comes with parental control feature called Screen Time . It provides you with a number of ways to get rid of smartphone addiction along with features such as setting a time limit for each application and keeping track of phone usage time.

I wish you all success!

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