In order to always have enough space on your phone or tablet and avoid any glitches, you need to know how to delete applications on Android. Typically, removing simple, user installed applications on Android OS does not cause any difficulties. However, removing system or standard add-ons is not such a simple operation and many people do not know how to do it.

Sooner or later it becomes necessary to remove unnecessary applications from Android

Most Android add-ons are very easy to remove. We will list several ways in which you can throw away various email clients, Google maps and other things unnecessary for an Android device.

The easiest way is to simply go to the menu where all the icons are displayed, press and hold the icon of the program that you want to remove. A window will appear in which you will need to click on the “Delete” button.

Via settings or Google Play

In addition, in Android, regular applications can also be deleted through the settings menu or the store Google Play. In the settings we simply tap the “Applications” item, then from the list of all installed programs select the one we want to get rid of and click on it. Then click “Delete”.

With Google Play it's just as simple:

1. Go to Google Play.
2. We find what we need using the search.
3. In the Android application window, click “Delete”.

Uninstalling applications on Android via Google Play

We remove software that was not installed by us

With extensions supplied by the creators of the device, everything is far from so simple. The Android OS prevents us from clearing them. Typically this is necessary programs, which are used by most owners of Android devices. However, among them there are also those, such as Gmail, which only accumulate a cache and take up extra memory on the device. Therefore, many want to get rid of them as soon as possible.

The user, as a rule, must have elevated rights in order to remove standard email clients and other carrots from Google. Special programs will help you obtain Root rights. They are both universal and specialized for a specific Android phone or tablet. Among the universal ones:

• Root App Remover.

Then you need to download any file manager, thanks to which we can get to the system files. After this, all powers must be granted to the conductor.

ES Explorer

ES Explorer is the most commonly used file manager, so using its example we will show in detail how to remove standard applications. It must be provided with extended rights.

• We go to our file manager and open the settings menu.
• Tap “Tools”.
• Select “Root Explorer”, then agree to grant the program all rights.

• After that, select “Connect as R/W”.

Select the item “Connect as R/W”

• And check the RW boxes.

Now you can go directly to cleaning installed by developers.

• Through Explorer, go to the /system/app folder.
• Looking for files apk format those unnecessary applications that we want to remove, and we delete them.

Removing an apk file

• If there are odex files with the same name as the application, they also need to be deleted.
• Updates for system add-ons may be stored in the data/app folder; we also erase them.

Root Uninstaller

There are also a number special programs, which are made in order to remove applications built into the phone. One of them is Root Uninstaller.

1. Launch Root Uninstaller.
2. We grant extended permissions in a manner similar to the previous one.
3. Open the “System Applications” section.
4. We select the applications that we want to clean, click on them, and in the window that opens, click “Delete”.

Here are two fairly easy ways to clean your Android device of unnecessary system add-ons. The main thing about them is obtaining expanded rights.

Stop

If you don’t need to completely clear Android of some add-on, you can simply stop it. To do this, select the desired add-on from the list in the settings menu, then click the “Disable” button.

After this it will not be destroyed, but will disappear. It will no longer interfere with your notifications or occupy your cache.

On Android, as we can conclude, you can remove both standard and regular applications. To do this, you just need to know a little more than the average user.

You buy new smartphone, you turn it on, and a bunch of unnecessary programs are already installed. It can be difficult to understand what these applications are for and whether they can be safely removed or disabled. When I purchased, out of 32 gigabytes internal memory It was free around ten. The rest of the space was occupied by preinstalled programs.

In this article I will tell you which applications can be disabled on Android without any special consequences. I will not consider removing system software, because in most cases this requires root access. If you decide to get root, the Debloater program will easily cope with the removal task. You can download it on the play market or 4pda.

I collected data on devices Samsung Galaxy(since I am the owner of one of them) to a summary table of applications that do not affect the performance of the phone (with a description). And you decide what to do with them. But disabling or deleting excess garbage will help increase the performance of your mobile phone.

Please note that if you click the “stop” button, the program may subsequently restart automatically. And if you “disable” it, it does not restart until you turn it on manually. Some cannot be disabled or deleted.

Mordokniga pays smartphone manufacturers to embed the application into the firmware. The mobile client allows you to keep up to date with your friends' events, track likes, and annoyingly notifies you about every sneeze. At the same time, it consumes a lot of resources and constantly drains the battery. Unfortunately, this infection cannot be removed in my Samsung. But you can turn it off, which I immediately did, since I don’t use this social network at all. If there is a special need, I can temporarily activate the application.

Weather apps

A weather widget is also often built into the phone’s operating system. It worked for me for 3 months, and then stopped updating data. I always need only two parameters from this program: air temperature and the presence of precipitation. If you need weather maps and other little things, then you don’t need to delete the program. In other cases, it is advisable to get rid of the unnecessary, power-hungry application that tries to connect to the server every minute. I couldn't do this on the A5.

You can always check the weather by looking out the window. And if you need a forecast, Google is a good predictor.

Antivirus programs

You need an antivirus if your phone is rooted, you are constantly conducting experiments and installing dubious hacked applications from unknown sources. Otherwise, such protection is not required. The antivirus will also eat up memory and slow down the system unnecessarily.

If you have any suspicions, install an antivirus and remove it after checking. My phone has a built-in one, which I also disabled.

Clean Master and other system optimizers

Software for “speeding up” the phone, contrary to expectations, slows down the operation of the device. Miracles do not happen, despite the assurances of the developers of these programs. Most “cleaners” only do harm. On my Samsung A5 2017, in the settings there is an “Optimization” section, where everything happens at the touch of one button. Most phones have tools for clearing the cache and remnants of deleted software. And there is no need to install additional programs.

Default browser

Almost every self-respecting phone manufacturer develops and implements its own Internet browser in the firmware. It may contain spyware or advertising links. But even if they are not there, this does not mean that the browser is good. Disable it or delete it.

Best to install Google Chrome– simple and fast browser. If you care about privacy and don't want to clutter up your phone's space with accumulating cache, Firefox Focus is your choice. private browser leaving no trace.

I have compiled a small table for the remaining applications. Here is everything that can be disabled without affecting the operation of Android.

Table of applications that can be deleted or disabled on Samsung

Name	Description
Beeline, Megafon and others	Mobile operator applications
S Planner Widget	Task scheduler widget
Story Album widget	Image sorter widget
Dictaphone	In another way, “Sound recording”
Drive (Google Drive)	File hosting created and maintained by Google.
Protected folder	A tool for creating a personal, secure storage space for files that you would like to hide from other people
Calculator	No comments
Cards	A set of applications built on Google's free mapping service
Samsung Store	You can browse and buy there in the same way as in a regular official Samsung store. Configured according to the location of the phone. Removal available
Mobile printing	It allows you to connect your smartphone to your home or office printer.
Print Service Module	Allows you to print to a printer
Weather	We talked about the weather above.
Gifts from Samsung	The best apps as a gift for some Samsung devices. Limited by time and phone models. Not much interesting. Removal available
HP Print Plug-in	Used to print output to printers
Radio	Regular FM radio
Dictionary	No comments
Print spooler	A print spooler is a scheduling program that accepts documents sent by the user for printing, stores them (on disk or in RAM) and sends them in order of queue to the selected printer.
Photo editor	No comments
AWAD	With its help you can purchase an air ticket to anywhere in the world directly from your phone
Blurb Checkout	The application is intended for payment transactions when paying for books created by the Blurb program
Briefing	It looks like an additional screen, shows news, weather, some articles and all this is interesting and convenient, and everything is in this style.
ChatON	Global mobile communications service developed by Samsung Electronics
ChocoEUKor, CoolEUKor	Built-in system font
Dropbox and DropboxOOBE	Software for cloud storage data
Flipboard	Aggregator application social networks magazine format. Collects current news from social media subscriptions. networks and news resources.
Feature advisor	The application is responsible for providing tips on the functions and capabilities of the smartphone. Appears after updating EMUI to version 9.0.1. The manufacturer does not recommend stopping or removing it.
Galaxy Apps	Branded application store
Game launcher	Game Launcher application developed by Samsung employees to optimize the gaming experience
Game optimizing service	Samsung utility that notifies you about updates in games. Including, it is responsible for increasing productivity in mobile games, as well as for saving battery power during gaming sessions
Gmail	Mail from Google
Google Photos	Photos from Google
Google Play Market	Designed to search for installation and removal of programs
Group Play	Able to combine several smartphones for collaboration. With its help, the user can simultaneously control several devices connected via Wi-Fi Direct and NFC
Hangouts	Designed for instant messaging and video conferencing. Replaces three instant messaging systems at once: Google Talk, Google+ Chats and the video chat service Google+ Video Meetings, as well as online broadcasting via Youtube.
KLMS Agent	An application responsible for data security on Samsung phones. The program includes proprietary data protection technology - KNOX
Knox Notification Manager	A specialized add-on for the Android OS, designed to significantly increase the level of information protection on a Samsung mobile device. This system includes a set of extensions that allows you to create a secure environment on the Google platform.
Link Sharing (formerly Simple Sharing)	With it you can remotely access and manage the content of Samsung devices via Wi-Fi
One Drive	Cloud storage from Microsoft
Picasa Uploader	Some kind of crap that lives its own life (downloads, updates)
Play Games, books, music, press, films	All this is paid
RoseEUKor	Corporate system font
S Memo	Allows you to create notes using your keyboard, stylus, or voice
S Planner	Task Scheduler
S Voice	Virtual voice assistant
S Suggert	“Advisor” for programs, an analogue of Apple’s Genius system
S Translator	Translator
Samsung account	An account to gain access to the advanced functionality of a Samsung phone
Samsung Cloud Data Relay	Synchronization with the cloud
Samsung Health	Prog turned to healthy way life. Helps you maintain your health by recording and analyzing your physical activity throughout the day
Samsung Internet	The same built-in browser
Samsung Link (Samsung Link Platform)	An application that connects all storage devices and services in one place for comprehensive search and playback
Samsung Members	This is a place where you can ask a question about the device and chat about topics related to it. In general, the Samsung user community
Samsung Notes	Note pad
SamsungSans	Built-in system font
Story Album	Allows you to sort photos stored in your smartphone's memory, indicating when and where they were taken
TalkBack	Allows you to voice literally all actions performed on your smartphone
UBANK	Innovative banking online system, allowing you to make secure money payments
Workspace	The enterprise work container, which isolates work applications and data from other data, is stored on the device chipset and Knox platform.
Youtube	Application for watching videos online

Note about updates

Let's say you didn't turn anything off - let them work. Automatic shutdown background applications helps to avoid rapid battery drain. But these programs are also updated! And in this case they consume not RAM, but internal memory. So I went ahead and disabled auto-updates via Play Store. I regularly manually update only those applications that I actually use.

After purchasing the smartphone, I tested it and installed many different applications. Now I need to clean it, can I delete only the applications I installed, or can I also delete system applications that were immediately on my smartphone?

Answers (2)

1. System Google apps, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google+, Gtalk can be demolished, but it is better to leave the services, since their absence will lead to malfunctions of the Play Market, games and other programs, and frequent errors.

   In addition, you cannot delete Addresses and Navigation if you plan to using Google Maps, but you can get rid of Street View, since it is not included in this application.

   To remove system applications, you need superuser rights, that is, the device must first be rooted so that you can make changes to system folders and files.

   Native programs are located in the /system/app folder and are represented by files with the extensions apk and odex. If the firmware is deodexed, then only apk is available. To get to the folder you need to use a third-party file manager, for example, Root Explorer.

   You can remove applications manually and through additional programs. In the first case you need:

   • via Root Explorer go to /system/app;
   • Click on the “R/W Rights” button at the top right, remounting the recording folder;

   

   • check the boxes for deleted apk and odex application files that have the same name;
   • Select the scissors icon at the bottom;

   

   • go to the folder on the flash drive;
   • then “Move here”.

   It is necessary to use movements, because files can be returned if necessary.

   To simplify the procedure, you can install Uninstaller pro.

   Use it like this:

   • after the first launch, you need to grant him superuser rights;
   • press the back button;
   • Find the one you need in the list of programs and click on it;
   • then “Delete” and agree.

   In addition, here you can first make a backup just in case.

   If the standard program has been updated, you must first remove the update in the standard way:

   • go to “Settings”;
   • "Applications";
   • select the one you need;
   • "Uninstall update."

   After erasing the main files, the remaining files are located in the following folders:

   • /system/lib contains .so libraries that are needed for the operation of related applications, they do not correspond to the name of the main file and should not be touched under any circumstances, as this can kill the device;
   • /data/dalvik-cache - they need to be deleted, for this it is better to do a hard reset.

2. Here apk files, which can be deleted without consequences:

   • AccuWeatherDaemonService.apk, AccuweatherDaemon.apk - can be deleted, works in background, needed to update information on the weather widget, takes up memory;
   • DigitalClock.apk, AccuweatherWidget.apk, AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk, AnalogClock.apk, AnalogClockSimple.apk, DeskClock.apk - weather widgets, regular, digital clock and alarm clock;
   • audioTuning.apk - reduces the sound volume when listening to music;
   • Browser.apk, SecBrowser.apk, Layarsamsung.apk, Chrome.apk - custom browsers, they can be called differently, before deleting it is better to install another one first;
   • ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk, CalendarProvider.apk, SecCalendarProvider.apk - synchronization of bookmarks of the “native” browser and calendar with a Google account;
   • Dropbox.apk, DropboxOOBE.apk - dropbox;
   • FMRadio.apk - built-in radio;
   • Geniewidget.apk, Days.apk - weather, news and task planning widget;
   • GmsCore.apk - Google Play services, delete only together with other Google programs and services;
   • GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk - Google search widget;
   • LiveWallpapers.apk, LiveWallpapersPicker.apk, MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk, DeepSea.apk, Aurora.apk - these are live wallpapers, they do not affect anything, but will greatly save battery power;
   • MobilePrint.apk - used for printing documents, it is better to delete and replace with a similar one;
   • MyFiles.apk - “native” explorer;
   • PlusOne.apk - Google service;
   • PressReader.apk - for reading news;
   • SnsAccount.apk - synchronization with Twitter and Facebook;
   • Street.apk - street view can be deleted, does not affect the operation of Google maps and other services;
   • Calendar.apk, SecCalendar.apk, TouchWizCalculator.apk, TouchWizCalendar.apk - custom calculator and calendars;
   • VideoPlayer.apk, VideoEditor.apk - video editor and built-in player, if there is another one, you can delete it, since you will not be able to view the video;
   • VoiceRecorder.apk is a native voice recorder, the recording quality is poor, so you can replace it with an alternative one;
   • Kobo.apk, Zinio.apk - online magazines.

Android smartphones have a lot of unnecessary features. installed applications and programs.

Therefore, many people are interested in the question of how to remove system applications on Android.

Standard software sets are most often unimportant and meaningless for the average smartphone user.

They only take up space in the phone's memory, which can be used for truly necessary applications.

Additionally, useless system apps run in the background, draining your battery quickly.

After all, in order for this software worked fine, RAM is used.

Because of this, Android starts to slow down execution speed given commands, which causes useful programs to freeze.

Therefore, everyone can promptly and quickly remove unnecessary applications.

Programs for removing standard applications

Uninstalling applications on Android platform is impossible if the device’s operating system is “clean”, since it is protected from any interference.

Regular user has access to all system files prohibited.

To remove applications, you need to obtain Root access to the device, as well as a file manager.

Permission to delete files can only be granted using special rights. If they are partial, then the desired actions will not be possible.

They must be complete.

Each user can find instructions for installing and using Root access directly to their phone.

But there are also universal versions of the program, including Kingo Root, ES Explorer, Framaroot.

Almost all versions of the Root program can be downloaded from the Internet absolutely free.

On Google Play you need to download any program for Android, thanks to which you can remove unnecessary applications.

Installing Root Explorer on Android

To remove useless applications on an Android device, first of all, you need to select a program with which you can perform a given action.

After access has been gained and the explorer has been installed, you should grant it Root access.

To carry out this procedure, you need to launch the program and open “Quick Access”. Then you need to go to the “Tools” folder and opposite the Explorer, click on the “On” button.

For example, ES Explorer. After installing the program, you must enable the Root Explorer item. Then you need to:

• confirm actions;
• go to settings;
• In the APPs item in the ROOT rights column, select the “Data backup”, “Uninstall automatically” items.

After setting up the program, you need to go to the root folder of the phone, then to the system / app folder and select the programs that you want to remove.

Uninstalling standard applications

You can remove such system applications.apk on Android as:

• standard alarm clock, calendar;
• calculator;
• mail client;
• player and clock widgets;
• data interface;
• voice search and dialing;
• reference;
• player and much more.

In this case, the PlusOne.apk - Google+ application is deleted. Here you need to find it and click on the pop-up “Delete” button.

Recovering deleted programs is quite difficult, and sometimes simply impossible.

In some cases, seemingly insignificant applications are responsible for the functioning of important and necessary services on the device.

Advice: Before deleting system applications, you should make sure that you no longer need them. In addition, you should not remove programs that may cause your device to malfunction.

You also need to delete the file with the same name in .odex format, if there is one.

IN Android devices 5.0 and above all standard applications are concentrated in separate folders, so you just need to select them and delete them.

It should be remembered that when applications are deleted on Android, ES Explorer automatically cleans the folders and files that are associated with the application being deleted.

If you need to free up space in the internal memory of your smartphone, you need to clear the data and cache through the application settings and only then remove the unnecessary software itself.

Features of deleting system files

Before you start removing unnecessary standard set applications, it is recommended to know the following nuances:

• Firstly, you need to search for applications at the address in the main folder /system/app. Using the query in the line, you can simplify the search for the installation location.

• Secondly, programs from Google, of which there are countless numbers on the device, can be deleted without regret, since most often they simply clutter up the device’s memory. But under no circumstances should we “demolish” important services.

In addition, the procedure for uninstalling unnecessary system programs and applications has its positive and negative sides.

The advantages include:

• saving a significant amount of memory, since many programs are in functional mode uncontrollably and constantly;
• increasing the space for installing necessary, convenient applications;
• expansion of knowledge in work and design operating system.

The disadvantages of the removal procedure are possible inadequate operation of the gadget and loss of functionality. For example, a refusal may occur when sending an SMS message.

At the same time, bad software for obtaining Root rights comes across quite often.

Because of this, many services display and function incorrectly. And this can lead to the removal of useful programs.

Therefore, if you do not know what you want to delete, then it is better not to touch these files and applications.

Root App Delete - Remove or disable system applications

Top Tips: How to Delete System Apps on Android

Periodically installing or uninstalling games and applications on mobile devices- the procedure is quite frequent, which, in principle, can be performed by any user who is more or less familiar with the operating system itself.

The point is that previously installed game It may well become boring, and some utility simply becomes irrelevant, taking up precious space in the device’s memory. In addition, the manufacturer often includes standard (or system) applications in the firmware, which, taking up the phone’s internal storage and consuming its resources, turn out to be unnecessary for the specific owner of the Android device.

You can read how to remove standard applications from Android, as well as those that the user installed himself, in our material.

Games that you installed yourself can be removed quite simply and without much effort, in two ways.

How to manually remove apps on Android

• Open the Menu.
• Let's go to " Settings", press the position " Applications».
• From the list that opens, select what we will get rid of.
• Click on the item “ Delete».

Note: if the delete button is inactive, it means it is selected system program, which cannot be deleted in the standard way.

Removing installed applications via Google Play Store

This method may be more convenient for users downloading programs from the Google Play resource. Your actions:

• Let's launch Google Play Market, click on the icon “ Play Market", located at the top of the screen (image of a bag with an arrow to the right).
• Select the item “ My applications", a list of everything you have installed through Google Play will open.
• Among the list, look for the one to be uninstalled, click on it and press the button “ Delete».

But it’s not so easy to remove pre-installed programs or games, because they are built into the “body” of the system, which can be reached by fairly experienced users. But, nevertheless, it is possible to “demolish” an unnecessary service or software. This operation allows you to free up a significant amount of space, which will make working with your device much more comfortable.

How to remove standard applications on Android (Root)

It was already said above that the previously described methods will not be effective, since they are installed in the Android OS along with the firmware. To remove them, you will need to perform an additional operation - obtaining Superuser rights, or Root. We are talking about a system user with unlimited access rights.

Rooting does not work the same for different Android devices. For example, a Chinese manufacturer initially includes root rights in the factory firmware for most manufactured devices, thereby making it easier for us to work with the device.

But first-tier brands for the most part consider this kind of control over their products to be optional. ordinary users, therefore, such phones or tablets must be unlocked manually to obtain root access, and root rights must be full, otherwise, that is, with partial rights, uninstallation is impossible.

Each gadget has its own programs that provide Root (Framaroot, Remover, Root Explorer, etc.). In addition, your smartphone must have an installed explorer that provides access to the file system.

So, to start the process of deleting files, we grant root access to Explorer.

Utility 1

• Install and launch Explorer, then swipe to the right to open the menu.
• Click the “Tools” item and select the “Root Explorer” value.
• In the window that appears, we grant Superuser rights to the conductor.
• In the next window, indicate “Connect as R/W”.
• In the pop-up menu, put all the checkboxes to “RW” and confirm the action.

Utility 2

• Select the “Settings” field from the menu.
• Find the item “Root Explorer” and check the box.
• We confirm the request for Superuser, after which we remove unnecessary applications.

If you have rooted your smartphone, you should know that system applications are stored in Android memory in the /system/app (or /data/app) folder, access to which is provided by specialized software. This can be any file manager, for example, Root Explorer. If the program refuses to move/delete files, change the settings by pressing the R/W button (the value changes to R/O).

What should not be deleted

Important: Before performing the uninstallation procedure, be sure to think about what you will be deleting! Applications that are unfamiliar or insignificant in your opinion may be responsible for the functioning of important and necessary services. For example, unnecessary programs from Google you can “demolish” without much thought (mail, maps, etc.), but services should not be touched under any circumstances.

If, for example, you accidentally delete the Wi-Fi service, then a complete disappearance may occur wireless transmission data. The actual removal looks quite simple: we find the desired folder, delete apk files with the same name as unnecessary programs, making sure to delete files of the same name with the odex extension.

To ensure safety, listen to the advice of experts who recommend not permanently deleting unnecessary files, but “freeze” or move them to a memory card or another directory in order to be able to return them to their place if necessary.

How to remove built-in applications on Android (without Root)

• Walking the familiar path: “ Menu", then " Settings" And " Applications", we reach the tab " All».
• We select what we need, click the value “ Force stop».

It should be noted that this method will not “freeze” all selected programs.

Conclusion

I would like to believe that our instructions were clear and useful for you, and you can easily remove pre-installed applications that the manufacturer has generously crammed into your Android. Let us remind you once again about the necessary caution so that you do not have to completely change the operating system firmware due to man-made failures. Good luck!