How to Disable or Restrict Apps from Getting Deleted on iPhone

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Method 1: Don’t Allow Deleting Apps

In the Content Restrictions menu on your iPhone, you can disable deleting apps. This setting is protected by yourscreen time password, and cannot be modified without authentication.

Step 1:OpenSettings > Screen Time > Conten & Privacy Restritions > iTunes & App Store Purchases

Step 2:Tap onDeleting Apps > Don’t Allow.

Method 2: Disable Offload Unused Apps

If you’ve enabled Offload Unused Apps, your iPhone will automatically Offload apps to free up storage. Here’s how you can turn it off.

OpenSettings > App Storeand turn offOffload Unused Apps.

Also Read:What’s the difference between offloading and deleting apps in iOS and iPadOS?

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Last updated on 28 August, 2024

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