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Eliseoiw
Brass Contributor
May 14, 2026

Can I delete apps on iPhone that won't let me uninstall from my pc?

Hi all, I tried to uninstall some apps I don't use anymore from my iPhone, but they won't let me delete the normal way. I also connected my iPhone to my Windows PC, but I don't see any option to uni...
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Harodman
Silver Contributor
May 14, 2026

Why not reset your iPhone if you are wondering how to delete apps on iPhone? When people talk about "resetting" an iPhone, they usually mean one of two very different things. It is critical to know the difference because only one of them removes apps.

Reset All Settings (Does NOT Delete Apps)

  • This option resets your system preferences—things like Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth pairings, wallpaper, notification settings, and privacy permissions—back to factory defaults.
  • Your apps remain completely untouched . After a Settings reset, all your apps are still on your Home Screen exactly where you left them. This will not solve your problem at all.

 

Erase All Content and Settings (Deletes EVERYTHING)

This is the actual factory reset. When you use this option, your iPhone wipes out everything:

  • All installed apps
  • Photos, messages, emails, and files
  • Passwords, Apple ID information, and Face ID/Touch ID data
  • All settings and preferences

 

After this, your iPhone returns to the same state as when you first took it out of the box .

Only use Erase All Content and Settings as a way to learn how to delete apps on iPhone if you are planning to sell or give away your device. Add. Backup is essential before you start. Don't forget to back up the data or files that are valuable to you.