Can You Permanently Delete the Mail App on iPhone?

Learn if the Mail app can be deleted on iPhone and how to remove it from your Home Screen.

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No, the Mail app cannot be deleted from an iPhone completely. However, you can remove it from your Home Screen. To do this, press and hold the Mail app icon, then select 'Remove App,' and choose 'Remove from Home Screen'. This hides the app but doesn't delete it entirely.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I uninstall pre-installed apps on iPhone? No, you cannot uninstall some pre-installed apps like Mail, but you can hide them from your Home Screen.
  2. How do I hide apps on my iPhone? To hide an app, press and hold the app icon, select 'Remove App', and then choose 'Remove from Home Screen'.
  3. Are there any apps that cannot be deleted from iPhone? Yes, some built-in apps like Mail, Safari, and Messages cannot be completely deleted.
  4. What happens if I remove the Mail app from my Home Screen? Removing the Mail app from your Home Screen hides it, but the app remains on your device.