How to uninstall programs and apps (Mobile device)

One way to uninstall apps on a mobile device running on Android OS (e.g. Samsung, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and more) is via Settings. To uninstall apps via Settings, follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and tap on Apps;
   

   
   
   

2. Find and tap on the app you want to remove;
3. Tap Uninstall to remove it;
   

   
   
   

4. Confirm that you want to remove the app.
   
   

Alternatively, you can follow the instructions in the demo below:

Note: If you don't see the Uninstall button, that means that the application is vital for the operating system and cannot be uninstalled.

You can uninstall all the apps you don't need, from the home screen of your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), by following the steps below:

1. Tap and hold the application you want to remove until a small X (cross) or - (minus) icon appears in the top-left corner of the app icons appears;
2. Tap on the X or - button;
   

   

3. Confirm that you want to remove the application via the prompt that will appear; 
4. Close the uninstaller by tapping on Done, when you are done uninstalling apps.
   

   
   
   
   If your device has a home button, press it, to close the uninstaller.    
   
   
   

Alternatively, you can watch the video demo below:

Locate the application you want to remove and tap and hold it until a drop-down menu appears -> Uninstall -> Tap Yes

Note: Some system applicatins cannot be removed, since they are vital for the operating system.

Furthermore, in order to uninstall games, open the Games menu which you can find in the App list (swipe left to access the list) -> tap and hold the game you wish to uninstall until a drop-down menu appears -> select Uninstall -> Tap uninstall

You can uninstall apps on devices running on Android OS from the main menu, by following the instructions mentioned below:

1. Tap and hold the icon of the app that you wish to uninstall until a small pop-up window appears;
2. Tap on the Uninstall button.
   
   
   

Note: Some apps cannot be removed. In this case, you won't see an uninstall button, but a Disable button.

You can uninstall apps from your device via Settings, by following the steps below:

1. Go to Settings and tap on General;
   
   

   
   
   

2. Tap on iPhone/iPad/iPod Storage;
   

   
   
   

3. Select the application you want to delete and tap on it;
4. Tap on the Delete App button and confirm that you want to delete the app.
   

   

If none of the solutions offered here worked, it's possible that the app's files were damaged, thus preventing regular uninstallation process. If this is the case, check out the apps won't uninstall guide, which offers tips on how to uninstall apps which can't be uninstalled.