Delete or disable apps

Disable apps provided with phone

You can't remove preloaded apps from your phone, but you can disable and hide apps that you don't need.

To disable an app:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications.
  2. Tap See all # apps > app you want to disable.
  3. Tap Disable.

To re-enable a disabled app:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all # apps.
  2. Tap the app.
  3. Tap Enable.

You can remove any app from your homescreen.

Delete apps you installed

You can delete (uninstall) apps that you downloaded. For many preloaded apps, you can disable but not delete them.

  1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all # apps.
  2. Tap the app's name.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Drag the icon up and drop it on .
    • If you don't see a delete option, tap Disable.