How to delete apps on AndroidIf your Android device is running out of storage space, you might want to delete some apps from your phone. Deleting an app is easy, and it takes only a few seconds. However, there are different processes to delete apps depending upon the device and their version. In this article, you will learn the different ways to delete an app on your device. 1. Delete apps in settingsDeleting an app from settings works on all the versions of the Android device. First of all, you need to launch the device Settings menu. Now, go to your Manage apps or Application manager or Apps (varies depending upon device model or version). Now, select the app which you want to delete and click on the Uninstall button. The app gets deleted from your smartphone or tablet in just a few seconds. Once the un-installation process finished, you will be directed back to the Apps menu. Step by step instructions
2. Delete apps from the app drawerDeleting apps from the app drawer is a faster and most straightforward way to remove apps from your smartphone or tablet. However, this process does not work on those devices which run on the older version of the Android operating system. Just open your app drawer, and you will see all your apps available. Tap and hold one of them which you want to remove from your device and drag it into the Uninstall box that appears on the screen. Now, confirm the app uninstallation by tapping on the OK option on the prompt window. Step by step instructions to delete apps from the app drawer
3. Delete apps using Google Play StoreAnother method to delete apps from your Android device is by using Google Play Store. Launch the Google Play Store app of your smartphone, go to the Settings option, and select My apps & games. Now, go to the Installed section and find an app that you want to delete, and tap on Uninstall. After a few seconds, your selected app gets uninstalled from your Android device. Step by step instructions
4. How to delete pre-installed appsSome of the Android apps don't show an Uninstall button. This means the app is a part of the Android operating system and comes as a pre-installed on your phone so that you cannot uninstall it. However, you are able to disable it. These apps include Gmail, Facebook, YouTube, some manufacturer apps, etc. So, if you are trying to uninstall these apps using any of the methods mentioned above, you can't see the Uninstall button. To disable the pre-installed app, follow the below steps. Step by step instructions to disable
Look at the below screen; the app cannot be removed, but the storage space used by this app is reduced. |