How to Uninstall Config Files on iOS

Learn how to uninstall config files from your iOS device.

Tech Lockdown Team

Updated August 21, 2024

By default, you shouldn't be able to delete a Config File on your iPhone. In order to uninstall them, you will have to download the removable version of the Config File, then delete the Config File on your iPhone.

How to Uninstall an Enforced Config File

On the Tech Lockdown dashboard, go to Tools > iPhone / iPad, then find the Config File that you want to uninstall.

Make sure that you profile is unlocked .

On Supervised Config Presets, App Allowlist, or App Blocklist, make sure that Uninstall Prevented is toggled off.

Download the new version of the Config File to your iPhone or iPad device. You will follow the same instructions to install that Config File:

Supervised Restrictions

How to Install Config Files on iOS

Learn how to install Config Files onto your iOS device.

After you've finished installing the updated Config File, open Settings on your iPhone:

Go to General:

Scroll down and select VPN & Device Management:

Find the Config File you want to uninstall on your iPhone:

Open it by tapping on it, then choose Remove Profile:

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to unlock my profile?

If you're self-managing your own iPhone, then having the removable versions of the Config Files behind a lock adds an extra step in order to remove restrictions. It is still possible, but it will require significant time and effort compared to Screen Time or other restrictions.

Requiring you to unlock your profile to download the removable version makes it harder to uninstall Config Files easily.

What if I can't scan the QR Code?

In some cases, you might have enabled an App Allowlist that doesn't have camera or web browser enabled. If that's the case, you still have other ways to download the profile onto your iPhone or iPad:

Download the Config File on your Mac, then use Airdrop to download the file to your iPhone.
Email or Text yourself the Config File.

If you're still unable to uninstall the profile, contact us .

How can I further prevent myself from undoing my own restrictions?

If you're self-managing, it's important to know how to properly lock access to online accounts, without completely removing the ability to make changes later.

Please see this guide for more information:

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