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[Android] How to remove an application from my Android device

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Delete or disable apps on the Android

You can uninstall apps you've installed on your phone. If you remove an app you paid for, you can reinstall it later without repurchasing it. You can also disable the system apps that came with your phone.

Note: Some of these steps work only on Android 8.1 and up. You can learn how to check your Android version.

Delete apps that you installed

 
  1. Open the Google Play Store app Google Play.
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Manage apps & devices and then Manage.
  4. Tap the name of the app you want to delete and then Uninstall.
Tip: If you delete or disable an app, you can add it back to your phone. If you bought an app, you could reinstall it without repurchasing it. Learn how to reinstall and re-enable apps.

Disable apps that came with your phone

You can’t delete some system apps pre-installed on your Android phone. But on some phones, you can turn them off so that they won't show on the list of apps on your phone. To learn how to disable apps, contact your device manufacturer.

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