So you’ve decided to clean up your Android phone and get rid of some unused apps? Deleting an app on Android is a simple process that can help you free up storage space and declutter your device. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to delete an app on your Android phone.
Step 1: Unlock your Android phone
Before we start, make sure your Android phone is unlocked. If it’s currently locked, unlock it by pressing the power button or using the fingerprint scanner or any other method specific to your device.
Step 2: Find the app you want to delete
Once your Android phone is unlocked, navigate to the home screen or the app drawer. The app drawer is usually represented by an icon that resembles a grid of dots or squares. Open the app drawer by tapping on this icon.
Note: The location of the app drawer may vary depending on the make and model of your Android phone.
In the app drawer, you will find all the apps installed on your Android phone. Scroll through the list or swipe left or right to find the specific app you want to delete.
Step 3: Tap and hold on the app
To start deleting an app on Android, simply tap and hold on its icon. After a moment, a menu will appear with various options related to that particular app.
- Note: If you are using a launcher other than stock Android (like Samsung’s TouchWiz or Google’s Pixel Launcher), you may need to swipe up instead of tapping and holding on the app icon.
Step 4: Drag the app to ‘Uninstall’ or ‘Remove’
Once the menu appears, look for an option that says ‘Uninstall’ or ‘Remove’, and then drag the app icon towards it. Release your finger when the icon is over the ‘Uninstall’ or ‘Remove’ option.
Note: The exact wording may differ slightly depending on your Android device and operating system version.
Step 5: Confirm the app deletion
After dragging the app to the ‘Uninstall’ or ‘Remove’ option, a confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to delete the app. Read through this message to ensure you are deleting the correct app.
If you are certain about deleting the app, tap on ‘OK’, ‘Delete’, or any other similar button to confirm. If you change your mind and don’t want to delete the app, tap on ‘Cancel’ or any other appropriate button to abort the deletion process.
Additional Tips:
- To reinstall an app that you have previously deleted, you can visit the Google Play Store and search for it using its name. Tap on the install button to download and reinstall it.
- If you can’t find a specific app in your app drawer, try using the search bar at the top of the screen.
Type in part of its name and see if it shows up in the search results.
- If an app does not have an uninstall option, it may be a system app that came pre-installed with your Android phone. System apps cannot be easily deleted unless you have root access to your device.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to delete an app on Android. By removing unnecessary apps, you can optimize your phone’s performance and create more space for the things that matter to you.