I've deleted apps that were purchased through the Mac AppStore. I used 'CleanApp' to delete the parts left in app support folders. But I still see notifications of updates in the AppStore app. I know I can hide the app name in the Purchases tab, but is there any way to remove these notifications permanently? It is not just a cosmetic thing. Force-quit the music app you’re using. One of the most likely culprit in such a situation is the application you recently used to play music. Whatever it might be (Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, etc), force-quit that app. On iPhone X, swipe up from the bottom of the display and pause to show the app switcher. Find the app you want to force. But it still appears in the App Store update list. I also tried to click the update button of the app, and the window told me 'update unavailable with this Apple Id'. I vaguely remembered that this is an app downloaded long time ago. By then I used a different Apple ID. When I deleted this app I have already changed into a new ID. Who would have known that deleting an app from the Apple Watch can be tricky sometimes? I know for a fact that it should be easier than uninstalling a Windows or Mac software since you don’t have to access the Control Panel or go to a particular location. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for some people. Several users have recently reported that the “X” button that they usually see. I've deleted apps that were purchased through the Mac AppStore. I used 'CleanApp' to delete the parts left in app support folders. But I still see notifications of updates in the AppStore app. I know I can hide the app name in the Purchases tab, but is there any way to remove these notifications permanently? It is not just a cosmetic thing.
I love the new iOS 11 Dock. It shows up with just the flick of a finger and lets me get to my favorite apps easily. Or better yet, I can instantly drag them out for multitasking.
The Dock is divided into two sections. One side shows a list of permanent apps and the other portion displays the three most recently used apps. Unfortunately, those recent apps aren't as useful as they're supposed to be.
More often than not, the app I’m looking for is usually replaced by a newer app, which forces me to perform another gesture to get to the Home screen. That's just a waste of time. And, some app icons look downright horrendous and should have no place on my beautiful Dock.
Fortunately, Apple lets you get rid of them, and I'm going to show you how. Rather than wrapping things up at that, I’m also going to talk about some other annoyances – Handoff icons and iOS 11 app suggestions – that can clutter the Dock.
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Step 1: Let’s begin by getting to the Settings screen. To do that, just tap the Settings icon on the Home screen.
Step 2: From the navigation pane, select General. Now, tap Multitasking & Dock.
Step 3: Tap the switch next to Show Suggested and Recent Apps to disable the option.
Voila! That’s it. You now have a clean Dock.
Tip: If you miss those recent apps, just follow the same steps above to turn them back on.Remove Handoff Icons
iOS 11 made a major change to its Handoff feature, which now shows up on the Dock instead of the lock screen.
Handoff icons – with a tiny Mac or iPhone label to indicate the hand-off – appear on the section of the Dock usually reserved for recent apps. Unfortunately, disabling recent apps doesn’t stop Handoff icons from popping up.
If you have no intention to use the feature on your iPad, and would rather prefer to keep Handoff between just your Mac and iPhone, you can opt to turn it off. Let’s see how we can do that.
Step 1: Tap General on the Settings screen, and then tap Handoff.
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Step 2: Just tap the switch next to Handoff to disable it.
That’s it! Remember, you can always turn the feature back on at any time.
You removed even more clutter from the Dock. But wait …
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Have you noticed any icons stamped with a tiny clock, location, or headset weirdly showing up on the Dock? I bet you have. They are part of the machine learning algorithm in iOS 11 and supposed to make life easier with automatic app suggestions.
Usually, these icons show up at specific times of the day. In addition, you may also see apps based on your location. Some apps – YouTube, for example – also pop up when connecting a headset. Of course, these are all based on your app usage patterns.
And, Apple is so sure that this feature would enhance the experience of everyone with an iPad that there’s no built-in option to turn it off. There’s a workaround, however, to get rid of suggested icons.
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Warning: This workaround also prevents such apps from showing up within Spotlight search suggestions.Step 1: On the Settings screen, select Siri & Search on the navigation pane. You should now see a list of installed apps on your iPad.
Step 2: Select an app that you want to stop from being automatically suggested on the Dock, and then tap the switch next to Search & Siri Suggestions to disable the option. You should now see an additional option labeled Show Up. Turn that off as well.
Note: You must repeat the process for any other apps that show up as suggestions on your Dock.Step 3: Restart your iPad. To do that, press and hold the Power button, and then swipe across when prompted. After your iPad shuts down, press and hold the Power button again to turn it back on.
You should not see the suggested icons anymore. If they still show up, however, you must also disable the Siri App Suggestions widget.
Step 4: Press the Home button, and then swipe left to get to the screen with the Spotlight search bar. You should see an option labeled Edit. Tap it.
Step 5: To turn off Siri App Suggestions, tap the red-colored Remove icon next to it. Tap Done to save the change.
Step 6: Get over to the Home screen now. You should see the annoying icon or icons finally gone.
Note: This is just a workaround, and it does not disable the machine learning algorithm of iOS 11. Therefore, newer apps may be suggested to you later on. In that case, follow Steps 1 and 2 to stop them from showing up.Also Read:Download and Install Grayed Out on iOS 11: Here's How to Fix ItEnjoy Your Uncluttered Dock
You should now have a clean Dock where you can just have the icons that you want. And yes, you can also work uninterrupted without having distracting icons popping up all the time. Feels liberating, right?
While it’s nice of Apple to provide us with the ability to remove recent files and Handoff icons, those annoying suggested apps should also have been optional.
So, what are your thoughts regarding the revamped Dock in iOS 11? We’d love to hear.
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It’s usually pretty straightforward to uninstall apps on your iPhone or iPad. However, sometimes, you might run into some unexpected issues, and it can be incredibly frustrating. To help you out, we’ve got some verified solutions for you to try. So, if you cannot delete apps on iPhone and iPad in iOS 14, iOS 13, or iPadOS 14 here’s how to fix it.
Why Can’t You Delete Apps on iPhone and iPad?
- You can delete all third-party apps and several inbuilt Apple apps. But you can not remove core system applications like Phone, Messages, Settings, Photos, Camera, Safari, App Store, Clock, Find My, Health, and Wallet.
- The ability to delete apps is restricted under Screen Time.
- The pending app download has frozen.
- If the iPhone is given by your employer, school, or other such organization, it might have a particular profile that may be preventing the uninstallation of certain apps. Contact the relevant admin for assistance.
Disable Restrictions for Deleting Apps on iPhone and iPad
- Open the Settings app and tap on Screen Time.
- Tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions. [Note: Here, if you see, Turn On Screen Time, that means this feature isn’t active. Skip the steps below and move to the next solution.]
- Tap on iTunes & App Store Purchases. Enter the Screen Time passcode, when asked.
- Tap on Deleting Apps and choose Allow.
Now, go back to the iPhone Home screen and try to delete the app. There should be no problem now.
Delete Waiting Apps
Waiting apps are those that have not been fully downloaded (or updated) and are stuck with the text ‘Waiting…‘ below the grayed application icon.
To fix this (that is, let the app download), make sure your iPhone has enough free space and is connected to a strong Wi-Fi or cellular data. Once the installation is complete, you can remove the app normally.
In case you wish to terminate this pending app installation and delete the app, long press on the app icon and choose Cancel Download from the popup.
If you do not see this option, keep pressing the app icon until you are in jiggle mode. Now, in iOS 14, tap on the waitingapp’s minus icon (if you see it) and then Delete App → Delete. In iOS 13, tap on the cross icon and finally Delete.
Restart your iPhone
This is an almost sure shot solution to address this issue successfully. When you can not remove apps, go ahead, and restart the iPhone.
You can use the buttons (like you usually do) or open the Settings app → General → Shut Down, to power off the device.
After a minute, switch on the iPhone and try to delete the app. You should have no trouble performing this action.
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This is what you need to do when you can’t delete apps on iPhone or iPad. Finally, if nothing helps, reset all settings from the Settings app → General → Reset → Reset All Settings. Once the process completes, try to uninstall the app.
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