Your Question: How Do I Disable Apps on Android Without Uninstalling?

Is there a way to block apps without deleting them?

You can mark your apps as “inactive” to make them unavailable to field users, without deleting the app or its data.
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To make an app inactive, go into the app designer:

1. Click on the ADVANCED button on the right.
2. Select the Inactive option on the status drop down list.
3. Click Save.

Is it OK to disable built in apps Android?

To answer your question, yes, it is safe to disable your apps, and even if it did cause issues with other apps, you can just re-enable them. Uninstalling any updates for those apps before disabling may free up space, though.