How to quickly disable apps on your Android phone or tablet
More often than not, most Android phones or tablets, including thebest handsets on the market, you’ve purchased are likely to have shipped preloaded with applications that you may never use or even want. This bloatware eats up storage space and decreases the speed of your device. These tend to be even more common on devices with carrier firmware, while other devices like theGoogle Pixel 7 Proship without unnecessary apps.
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Uninstalling or disabling bloatware using your phone’s launcher
The easiest way to uninstall or disable apps on your Android phone is through the app launcher. Here’s how to do it in a few steps:
Uninstalling or disabling preloaded apps from your phone’s Settings menu
Some apps may not appear in the launcher, making them harder to find and remove. You can disable almost any application from your phone by following the below steps:
Restoring disabled Android apps
Although most preinstalled apps can be easily disabled, you can re-enable them later. It’s easy to do so in case you need them. To restore a previously disabled app, follow the below instructions:
Other ways to optimize your phone’s storage space
Bloatware is easy to remove on a device, from any Android phone or tablet, which improves performance and frees up storage space. You can take control of your smartphone and get rid of any unwanted applications that might be causing it to run slowly in just a few minutes.
In addition to removing unwanted apps, there are other steps you can take, such as clearing the cache, deleting outdated data, and more, to further improve your device’s speed and free up space. Check out ourdedicated guide on clearing up storage spaceto learn more about it.
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