How to Delete Apps on Android

Android phones give us freedom. We install apps for work, games, social media, editing, learning, and much more. But over time, many apps become useless, slow down the phone, and eat storage.

I’m Khuram, and for the last 6+ years, I’ve been writing blogs in the information sector, helping everyday users solve real tech problems in simple language. One of the most common questions I get is:

How to delete apps on Android

This guide is my complete, practical answer.
No complex words. No confusion. Just clear steps, useful tips, and expert insights that actually help.

Why You Should Delete Unused Apps on Android

Before jumping into steps, let’s challenge a common assumption:

“Deleting apps doesn’t really improve phone performance.”

That’s not fully true.

From my experience:

• Unused apps consume storage
• Many apps run in the background
• They drain battery
• They slow down performance
• Some even collect data silently

Deleting unnecessary apps can:

• Free storage space
• Improve phone speed
• Increase battery life
• Reduce distractions
• Improve privacy

So yes, deleting apps does matter.

How to Delete Apps on Android (Quick Overview)

You can delete apps on Android using:

1. Home Screen
2. App Drawer
3. Settings
4. Google Play Store
5. Disable system apps (when uninstall not allowed)

I’ll explain each method step by step.

Method 1: How to Delete Apps on Android from Home Screen

This is the fastest method.

Steps:

1. Go to your Home Screen
2. Find the app you want to delete
3. Tap and hold the app icon
4. Tap Uninstall
5. Confirm by tapping OK

That’s it.

Important Tip from My Experience

If you see “Remove” instead of “Uninstall”, it only removes the icon, not the app.
The app is still installed.

Method 2: How to Delete Apps on Android from App Drawer

Some apps don’t appear on the home screen.

Steps:

1. Open App Drawer (swipe up)
2. Find the app
3. Tap and hold the app icon
4. Select Uninstall
5. Confirm

This works on most Android phones like Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme.

Method 3: How to Delete Apps on Android Using Settings (Recommended)

This is my preferred method because it gives full control.

Steps:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Apps or Apps & Notifications
3. Select See all apps
4. Choose the app you want to delete
5. Tap Uninstall
6. Confirm

Why This Method Is Better

• Shows storage usage
• Shows battery usage
• Helps identify heavy apps

This is perfect if your phone is slow.

Method 4: How to Delete Apps on Android Using Google Play Store

Many users don’t know this method.

Steps:

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Tap your profile icon
3. Go to Manage apps & device
4. Tap Manage
5. Select the apps you want to delete
6. Tap Uninstall

Bonus Advantage

You can delete multiple apps at once, which saves time.

Why Some Apps Cannot Be Deleted on Android

Here’s a hard truth many blogs don’t mention.

Some apps:

• Come pre-installed
• Are system apps
• Are part of Android core

Examples:

• Phone
• Messages
• System UI
• Manufacturer apps

These apps cannot be uninstalled, but…

How to Disable Apps on Android

If uninstall is not available, disable the app.

Steps:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Apps
3. Select the app
4. Tap Disable
5. Confirm

What Happens When You Disable an App?

• App stops running
• No background activity
• No updates
• No storage usage increase

This is extremely useful for:

• Bloatware
• Manufacturer apps
• Unused Google apps

How to Delete Apps on Android That Won’t Uninstall

Sometimes apps refuse to uninstall.

Common Reasons:

• App is device admin
• App is system-locked
• App is corrupted

Solution 1: Remove Admin Access

1. Go to Settings
2. Open Security
3. Tap Device admin apps
4. Disable admin access
5. Try uninstalling again

Solution 2: Clear Cache & Data

1. Settings → Apps
2. Select app
3. Storage → Clear cache & data
4. Uninstall

How to Delete Hidden Apps on Android

Some apps don’t show easily.

How to Find Them:

1. Settings → Apps
2. Tap See all apps
3. Sort by Installed
4. Look carefully

I’ve seen many phones slow because of hidden apps installed by accident.

New Tip (Something Most Blogs Don’t Tell You)

Use Storage Analysis Before Deleting Apps

Before uninstalling:

1. Settings → Storage
2. See which apps use most space
3. Delete high-storage + low usage apps

This gives maximum performance boost with minimum effort.

Does Deleting Apps Delete Data?

Short answer: Yes

When you delete an app:

• App data is removed
• Login details are deleted
• Offline files are erased

My Advice

If the app is important:

• Backup data
• Sync with cloud
• Save login details

How Often Should You Delete Apps?

From my experience:

• Review apps every 2–3 months
• Delete apps not used in 30–60 days

This keeps your phone fast and clean.

Common Mistakes People Make

Let me challenge a few bad habits:

Removing icon only
Deleting apps randomly
Ignoring system storage
Keeping unused apps “just in case”

A clean phone is a productive phone.

 

Final Thoughts

After 6+ years of writing informational blogs, I’ve learned one thing:

Small actions create big improvements.

Learning how to delete apps on Android is a small step that:

• Improves phone speed
• Saves storage
• Protects privacy
• Makes daily use smoother

If your phone feels slow, don’t buy a new one yet.
Clean it first.

This guide is written from real experience, not theory.
If you found it useful, you’re already ahead of most users.

Information Blogger | Helping Users Make Better Tech Decisions

If you want, I can:

• Improve internal linking
• Add schema FAQ markup
• Optimize for featured snippets
• Rewrite in more conversational tone
• Add comparison tables