• Open Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps, and tap on Don’t Allow.
  • The above setting will prevent users from uninstalling apps on your iPhone, and the setting is protected by your screen time passcode.
  • If apps are automatically being offloaded, go to Settings > App Store and turn off Offload Unused Apps.

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 your screen time password , and cannot be modified without authentication.

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

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Step 2: Tap on Deleting Apps > Don’t Allow .

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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.

Open Settings > App Store and turn off Offload Unused Apps .

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