Unfortunately, it is not possible to delete the Safari app from your iPhone or iPad. Apple does not allow users to delete certain built-in apps, and Safari happens to be one of them. This means that you cannot completely remove the Safari app from your device.
However, if you wish to tidy up your home screen and remove the Safari app icon, you can do so by moving it to the App Library. The App Library is a new feature introduced in iOS 14 that helps organize your apps and reduces clutter on your home screen.
To move the Safari app to the App Library, you can follow these steps:
1. Swipe left on your home screen until you reach the App Library.
2. Locate the Safari app icon in your list of apps.
3. Touch and hold the Safari app icon until it enters “jiggle mode.”
4. Slide the Safari app icon to the leftmost side of your home screen until it reaches the App Library. You can drop it in any category or leave it in the “Recently Added” section.
5. Press the home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (on iPhone X or later) to exit “jiggle mode” and return to your home screen.
By moving the Safari app to the App Library, you can effectively remove its icon from your home screen. However, please note that the app is still installed on your device and can be accessed through the App Library or by using the search function.
If you ever wish to bring back the Safari app icon to your home screen, you can simply touch and hold any empty space on your home screen, select the “+” icon, search for Safari, and then tap “Add to Home Screen.” This will place the Safari app icon back on your home screen for easy access.
It’s important to note that the inability to delete or reinstall the Safari app is a design choice by Apple. Safari is considered a core app that is deeply integrated into the iOS system, and removing it completely could have unintended consequences for the device’s functionality.
While you cannot delete the Safari app from your iPhone or iPad, you can remove its icon from your home screen by moving it to the App Library. However, the app is still installed on your device and can be accessed through the App Library or search function.