How Do I Deactivate a Device Administrator App?
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How do I remove a device administrator app?

Go to SETTINGS->Location and Security-> Device Administrator and deselect the admin which you want to uninstall. Now uninstall the application. If it still says you need to deactivate the application before uninstalling, you may need to Force Stop the application before uninstalling.

How do you delete an administrator account on Android?

Go to your phone’s settings and then click on “Security.” You’ll see “Device Administration” as a security category. Click on it to see a list of apps that have been given administrator privileges. Click the app you want to remove and confirm that you want to deactivate administrator privileges.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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