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How to Delete an App on Android

Last Updated on December 15, 2022 by Bestusefultips

Do you want to delete or uninstall an apps from Android devices? Here’s how to delete an app on Android phone and tablet devices. 4 different methods are available to remove apps Android devices, including app settings, Google play store, etc. You can’t delete or uninstall apps on Android that come with phone (System apps). Only disable the system app if you want to hide apps on Android.

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How to Delete Apps on Android

You can remove apps on Android 13, Android 12, Android 11, Android 10, and other devices using below-given methods. 

How to Delete an App on Android using Google Play Store

To delete apps from play store, apply the below-given settings.

Step 1: Open the Play store.

Profile icon on your Gmail account on Android

Step 2: Tap on the Profile icon at the top right corner.

Manage apps and device settings on your Android phone

Step 3: Tap on Manage apps and device.

See app details on Android device

Step 4: Tap on Manage or See details.

Select the App you want to uninstall on Android phone

Step 5: Tap on App from your Android.

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Step 6: Tap on Uninstall.

This message view: Uninstall this app?

Uninstall App in Android Phone

Step 7: Again, tap on Uninstall.

How to Remove App from Home Screen Android 13, 12, 11, 10

How to Delete an App on Android

Step 1: Long-press any app on home screen and drag it to Uninstall at the top.

Step 2: Tap on OK.

How to Uninstall Apps on Android 12 using Apps Settings

Step 1: Swipe up on the home screen to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings app.

Step 3: Tap on Apps.

Step 4: Tap on See all apps.

Step 5: Select the App from the list.

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Step 6: Tap on Uninstall button.

This message view: Do you want to uninstall this app?

How to Delete Apps on Android

Step 7: Tap on OK.

How to Delete App on Android – Quickest Way

What is the Fastest Way to Delete Apps on Android

Open the App drawer and long-press the app you want to uninstall > Tap on the “i” icon or App info > Tap Uninstall > OK

How to Delete Apps on Android Tablet

How to Delete Apps on Android Tablet

Step 1: Long press the app from the app drawer or home screen and move it to Uninstall at the top right.

Step 2: Tap on OK.

Why Can’t I Delete Apps from my Android Phone?

The reason you can’t delete apps is pre-install apps. You can’t remove pre-install apps or system apps on your Android device. System apps remain on your device even if you try to uninstall them. The only way is to disable that app. When you disable the app, it will hide from your Android device.

How to Uninstall Multiple Apps Android using Play Store

Only one way to delete multiple apps on Android is using Google play store settings. System apps not remove from your device but any updates will be uninstalled.

Fastest Way to Delete Apps on Android at once

Open the Play store > Profile icon at the top right corner > Tap Manage apps devices > See details > Select the apps you want to delete > Trash icon at the top right > Uninstall

How to Remove App (Disable) on Android that Came With Phone (System Apps)

You can’t delete apps that came with your phone. But you can disable it so that this app will hide from your app drawer. To use the app again, you need to enable it. Follow the below steps to disable app that came with your phone.

Step 1: Swipe on the home screen to open the App drawer.

Step 2: Open the Settings app.

Apps settings on your stock Android phone

Step 3: Tap on Apps.

See all apps to find system apps on your Android

Step 4: Tap on See all apps.

By default, system apps are hidden on your Android phones and tablet.

Find System apps on your Android device

 

Step 5: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Delete Apps on Android that Came With Phone

Step 6: Tap on the Show system.

Step 7: Select the App with a phone from the list.

How to Delete Apps on Android that Came With Phone

Step 8: Tap on Disable.

How to Delete Pre Installed Apps on Android Tablets

Step 9: Tap on Disable app.

Now, hide the system app from the app drawer. 

How to enable app on Android that disable

Step 10: To get the app back in the app drawer, follow the same steps and tap on Enable.

How to Delete Pre Installed Apps on Android Tablets

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Click on Apps.

Step 3: Click on See all apps.

Step 4: Tap on More in the upper right corner.

Step 5: Click on Show system.

You can view the list of apps.

Step 6: Choose the App from the list (By default installed).

Step 7: Click on Disable.

Step 8: Click on Disable app.

Now, this app hides from your phone. To use that app, you need to enable it.

How to Find Deleted Apps Android

Step 1: Open the Google Play store > Profile icon at the top right > Manage apps and device > Manage.

How to Find Deleted Apps Android

Step 2: Tap the Recently updated and Select a Name.

Install Deleted Apps Android

Step 3: Tap on Installed in tab and select Not installed at the bottom.

Step 4: Select the App and tap on Install to install it again.

How to Delete an App from Samsung Tablet

Follow the below-given steps if you’re a Samsung device running Android 12 with One UI version 4.1/5.0.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

Step 3: Tap on App from the list.

How Do I Delete Apps on my Samsung Android

Step 4: Tap on Uninstall at the bottom middle of the screen.

This pop-up message view: Do you want to uninstall the app?

Delete apps on Samsung One UI

Step 5: Tap on OK.

And that’s all. Which of the above-given method do you use to delete apps on Android phones and tablets? Tell us in below comment box.

FAQ:

What Apps Can i Delete on Android?

You can delete only third party apps (Downloaded apps) from your Android phones and tablet devices.

How do I Delete System Default Apps?

You can’t delete system apps. If you want to hide system app from app drawer and home screen, you need to disable it by going to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Three vertical dots at the top right > Show system > Select the pre-installed app > Disable > Disable app.

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