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how to delete app and its settings from iPhone/iPad


I am testing app install on iPhone/iPad but I can do it only once because iOS remembers the settings, e.g. allow access to photos etc, and never clears them when I uninstall the app. Thus next time I install it it does not ask to allow access to photos etc.

Any way to completely delete app along with settings, besides resetting the device?


Solution

  • Even after an App is deleted, the OS (iOS) remembers the permissions for a day in case the App is installed again. This is done for connivence sake when it comes to a common end user.

    But it is a pain for developers.

    The question gives me an impression that for testing purpose, you want the App to ask for permissions again, when you install the App again.

    This is how I do it. 1 --> Delete App.

    2 --> Restart the device.

    3--> Go to Date & Time settings in your device. And set the date to a day ahead, preferably 2 days ahead to be on the safer side.

    4 --> Restart the device.

    Your App when installed now, should ask for permissions again.

    Hope it helps