How to delete and uninstall apps on Android

If you are a new Android user wondering how to uninstall apps on your Android smartphone, you have come to the right place. The first thing you will notice when entering the Google Play Store is that it has many free and premium apps and games. Unlike iPhone, you can also sideload third-party apps on Android. Most Android smartphones come with unnecessary bloatware. Also, while using an Android device, you will often find it full of unnecessary applications, which have taken up much of your space. This is why you need to know how to delete and uninstall apps on Android.

There are four primary ways to uninstall apps on Android. In this article, we will provide step-by-step guides for all three methods.

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Different methods to delete and uninstall apps on Android

Steps to uninstall apps from Home Screen:

1. Go to the Home Screen on your Android device
2. Hold the app icon you want to uninstall
3. You will see the Uninstall option appearing at the top of the icon
4. Press it

Alternative way:

1. Go to the Home Screen on your Android device
2. Hold the app icon you want to uninstall and keep holding
3. You will see the Uninstall option appearing at the top of the display
4. Drag the app icon to the Uninstall option and release

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Steps to Uninstall Apps from Menu Screen:

1. Go to Menu Screen on your Android device
2. Hold the app icon you want to uninstall
3. You will see the Uninstall option appearing at the top of the icon
4. Press it

Alternative way:

1. Go to Menu Screen on your Android device
2. Hold the app icon you want to uninstall and keep holding
3. You will see the Uninstall option appearing at the top of the display
4. Drag the app icon to the Uninstall option and release

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Steps to Uninstall Apps from Settings:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Apps
3. Select the app you want to uninstall
4. Tap on the Uninstall option

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Steps to Uninstall Apps from Play Store:

1. Open Play Store
2. Search for the app you want to uninstall
3. Open the app page
4. Tap on the Uninstall option

You cannot uninstall sideloaded third-party apps by this method. You can uninstall apps in bulk by heading to the My Apps section.

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Things to remember:

The icon for the uninstall option in Android is a trash can with a cross sign in the middle.

If any Android app is not working correctly, you should try deleting the app data before uninstalling it completely.

While these are the primary ways to uninstall apps on Android, some apps cannot be uninstalled following these methods. Some built-in apps include Google apps and other necessary apps like camera, gallery, caller, and messages. Android smartphone and tablet manufacturers don't allow users to uninstall these apps as these are considered essential for smooth operation.

Even after users uninstall apps on Android, it leaves residual files. Users can manually delete them or take help from cleaner apps available on Play Store.

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These were all the ways to uninstall apps on Android devices. As you can see, uninstalling apps and games from Android is much easier than using iOS and iPadOS devices. Following these methods, Android users can quickly delete and uninstall games and apps from their smartphones and tablets.