Prevent Apps from Being Deleted on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch

If you want to prevent someone from deleting apps on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPhone, all you need to do is flick a Restrictions setting in iOS:

1. Open “Settings” and tap on “General”
2. Go to “Restrictions” and enter your pin code, locate “Deleting Apps” and switch to OFF
3. Exit out of Settings

You can confirm apps are no longer able to be deleted by tapping and holding on an apps icon to make them jiggle, where you’ll discover the (x) is now missing.