User level: Level 1 (4 points)Why can’t I remove the phone app from my iPad?
I tried:
Options
Remove app
and my only option was “Remove from Home Screen”
I do not want my phone history to be available on my iPad.
Posted on Nov 1, 2026 3:04 AM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Nov 1, 2026 3:24 AM in response to Roberto578
Some iPad Apps, such as the Phone App, are integral elements of iPadOS. These Apps cannot be deleted from the device - or updated independently of iPadOS. Even if removed from the Home Screen, the Phone App will remain available from the iPad App Library.
As such, while the Phone App can be removed from the Home Screen, it cannot be deleted from the iPad. Prior to release of the Phone App for iPad, the full call history was (and remains) accessible from the FaceTime App.
Assuming that you wish to hide your associated iPhone's call history from your iPad, you'll need to modify your iPhone's Cellular settings:
Settings > Mobile/Cellular Service > Calls on Other Devices >
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386885