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How to disable the ability to install and delete apps on iOS

by Johnson Jack Johnson Jack

Want to block the ability to install any kind of app or games on your kid's iPhone or iPad or have you given your iPhone or iPad to your kid for using but don't want to lose your essential or favorite apps? To ensure that your iPhone, iPad and their apps are safe, you can block the ability to install and delete apps on your device. Here is how.

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How to disable the ability to install apps or games on your iOS 11 or older iPhone and iPad

1. Go to 'Settings' on your iOS device.

2. Go to 'General.'

3. Go to the 'Restrictions' section.

4. Provide your passcode.

5. Look for the 'Installing Apps' switch.

6. Tap and turn off the button of Installing Apps.

When the installing apps switch turns to grey, the ability to install apps and games will block.

How to disable the ability to install apps or games on your iOS 12 iPhone and iPad

1. Navigate to the home screen.

2. And launch the 'Settings.'

3. Open 'Screen Time.'

4. Go to 'Content & Privacy Restrictions' from the bottom.

5. Create a four-digit passcode for Screen Time.

6. Re-enter the passcode to confirm, when asked.

7. Enable (green) the 'Content & Privacy' switch, if it is disabled (grey).

8. Go to 'iTunes & App Store Purchases.'

9. Tap on 'Installing Apps.'

10. And select 'Don't Allow.'

That's it! The ability to install apps and games will be blocked.

How to disable the ability to delete apps and games on your iOS 11 or older iPhone and iPad

1. Go to 'Settings' on your iOS device.

2. Go to 'General.'

3. Go to the 'Restrictions' section.

4. Provide your passcode.

5. Look for the 'Deleting Apps' switch.

6. Tap and turn off the button of Deleting Apps.

When the deleting apps switch turns to grey, the ability to delete apps and games will block.

How to disable the ability to delete apps or games on your iOS 12 iPhone and iPad

1. Navigate to the home screen.

2. And launch the 'Settings.'

3. Open 'Screen Time.'

4. Go to 'Content & Privacy Restrictions' from the bottom.

5. Create a four-digit passcode for Screen Time.

6. Re-enter the passcode to confirm, when asked.

7. Enable (green) the 'Content & Privacy' switch, if it is disabled (grey).

8. Go to 'iTunes & App Store Purchases.'

9. Tap on 'Deleting Apps.'

10. And select 'Don't Allow.'

That's it! The ability to delete apps and games will be blocked.

How to disable the ability for In-App Purchases on your iOS 11 or older iPhone and iPad

1. Go to 'Settings' on your iOS device.

2. Go to 'General.'

3. Go to the 'Restrictions' section.

4. Provide your passcode.

5. Look for the 'In-App Purchases' switch.

7. Tap and turn off the button of In-App Purchase.

How to disable the ability for In-App Purchases on your iOS 12 iPhone and iPad

1. Navigate to the home screen.

2. And launch the 'Settings.'

3. Open 'Screen Time.'

4. Go to 'Content & Privacy Restrictions' from the bottom.

5. Create a four-digit passcode for Screen Time.

6. Re-enter the passcode to confirm, when asked.

7. Enable (green) the 'Content & Privacy' switch, if it is disabled (grey).

8. Go to 'iTunes & App Store Purchases.'

9. Tap on 'In-app Purchases.'

10. And select 'Don't Allow.'

That's it!

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