Quick Answer: How Do I Uninstall a Device Administrator Android?
Contents

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 I remove an administrator from my Android phone?

Procedure

  1. Tap Apps.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Lock screen and security.
  4. Tap Device administrators.
  5. Tap Other security settings.
  6. Tap Device Administrators.
  7. Ensure that the toggle switch next to Android Device Manager is set to OFF.
  8. Tap DEACTIVATE.

How do I remove device from device administrator?

If you simply go to Settings > Security > Device Administrators and disable Find My Device, it’ll re-enable itself upon reboot.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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