Why Can’t I Delete Apps on My Android?

You installed the app from the Google Play Store, so the uninstall process should be a simple matter of going into Settings | Apps, locating the app, and tapping Uninstall. But sometimes, that Uninstall button is grayed out. … If that’s the case, you can’t uninstall the app until you’ve removed those privileges.

How do I Uninstall an Android app that won’t Uninstall?

Here’s how:

1. Long press the app in your app list.
2. Tap app info. This will bring you to a screen that displays information about the app.
3. The uninstall option may be grayed out. Select disable.

How do I delete an app that won’t Uninstall?

I. Disable Apps in Settings

1. On your Android phone, open Settings.
2. Navigate to Apps or Manage Applications and select All Apps (may vary depending on your phone’s make and model).
3. Now, look for the apps that you want to remove. Can’t find it? …
4. Tap the app name and click on Disable. Confirm when prompted.