How Do I Get Rid of Apps I Don’t Want?
There are multiple ways to delete apps that you don’t want from your Android smartphone. Here are two of the easiest.
How to Delete Android Apps
How to Delete Android Apps From Settings
This option is particularly good if you’re trying to free up storage space, since it lets you see which apps take up a lot of space.
How Do I Uninstall Preinstalled Apps in Android?
Android phones come with a lot of pre-installed apps, and uninstalling these often requires a different set of steps. To uninstall preinstalled apps, follow these steps:
Why Can’t I Delete Apps on My Android?
In some cases, you may find you’re not able to delete the apps you want to remove. If you’re facing that situation, here are some of the causes:
App is system or pre-installed: Some apps can’t be deleted, either because they’re essential to the operation of the phone or because the phone’s maker or phone company has blocked deleting them. Deletion is blocked by an admin: If you get your phone from work or a parent, it could be configured to only allow someone with an administrator password to delete some or all apps. There’s a bug: It’s possible that you’re experiencing some kind of bug preventing app deletion. If so, try restarting your Android and, if that doesn’t work, installing any available OS updates.
