Android application is not active delete button. Uninstall via application manager

There are more and more smartphones and tablets running Android OS every day. They have taken all kinds of price categories - from a few thousand rubles to several thousand dollars. It is also noteworthy that Android is an open operating system and can be easily customized, including a custom one. But often gadget manufacturers are an obstacle to this very customization - they install their own shell and a number of standard applications that come with the kit. Unfortunately, one cannot get rid of them without interfering with the system, but did it stop anyone else? Let's figure out how to remove applications from Android that are not deleted. You should start with the standard and most common methods: from the simplest to the most complex.

How to remove applications from Android that are not removed

You can get rid of applications downloaded from the Google Play Store and some built-in ones using system tools. Yes, at first glance it is not so difficult, but inexperienced users often encounter similar problems, and therefore we are simply obliged to tell about everything in as much detail as possible.

Standard applications are those downloaded to smartphones and tablets by the manufacturer or distributor. But first, you need to understand the applications that were installed by the user. How can you remove them so that no traces of their presence remain?

There are only three ways. All of them are equally popular, simple and easy to implement.

Removing android applications via Settings

The program or game will be erased from the device's memory, and all additional files associated with it in one way or another will disappear. Of course, the method is truly simple, however, not all applications can be removed so easily.

Removal by clamping

You've probably noticed that the icons of any applications can be dragged if you hold your finger on them for a while.

So, you can also delete them using the same method. Go to the menu where all applications are located or right on the desktop hold your finger on the game or program that you want to uninstall.

See, a basket appeared from above? Drag the icon into it without releasing your finger. Confirm the deletion with your consent.

If this method did not work either, go to the next one.

"Control" in the head

We are often asked to explain how to remove applications that do not want to be removed using the first two methods. Fortunately, there is a solution - to use third-party utilities to erase a capricious program or game.

The most popular of these is the Uninstaller:

It also happens that programs, games or standard applications are not removed even in this way, then you can try to uninstall the Market itself.

Google Play as a way to uninstall apps

How to uninstall system apps on android?

Perhaps this is really the most difficult way. The fact is that most manufacturers block the ability to remove programs and games built into the shell. In this case, you will not be able to do without obtaining Root rights.

And you're in luck if you have a Chinese brand device. In these, they are often already built-in and they only need to be activated by going to the companion application. Each gadget has its own, so see the instructions specifically for your device.

If you are sure that Administrator rights are activated, download the Root App Delete program. It acts like an Uninstaller and has a similar interface, so the instructions are the same. Only you have to choose not the downloaded game, but the standard application. Therefore, be extremely careful not to uninstall anything unnecessary.

If you do not have Root rights, you will have to reflash the device to get them. Here it will not be possible to get off with two wasted minutes. Think carefully, is it worth reflashing the gadget at all because of some applications?

Android smartphones have a lot of unnecessary pre-installed apps and programs.

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

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

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

In addition, useless system apps run in the background, draining battery power quickly.

After all, in order for this software to work normally, RAM is involved.

Because of this, Android begins to slow down the speed of execution of the given commands, which leads to the freezing of useful programs.

Therefore, everyone can remove unnecessary applications in a timely and quick manner.

Programs for uninstalling standard applications

Removing applications on the Android platform is not possible if the operating system of the device is "clean", as it is protected from any tampering.

An ordinary user is denied access to all system files.

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

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

They must be complete without fail.

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

In 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 the specified action.

After the explorer has been accessed and installed, you should give it Root access.

To carry out this procedure, you need to start the program and open the "Quick Access". Then you need to go to the "Tools" folder and click on the "On" button in front of the explorer.

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 items "Data backup", "Uninstall automatically".

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

Removing standard applications

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

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

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

It is quite difficult to recover deleted programs, and sometimes it is simply impossible.

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

Advice: Before uninstalling system applications, you should make sure that you no longer need them. In addition, you must not uninstall programs that may cause the device to malfunction.

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

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

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

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

Very often, manufacturers of Android smartphones equip their firmware with a lot of software that users will never need. At the same time, such software takes up a sufficient amount of memory on the internal storage and cannot be moved to the card. Moreover, all these programs "hang" in RAM and "eat up" a significant part of the RAM and CPU performance. Today we will talk about how to deal with this and teach you how to remove system applications on Android.

You need to carefully remove unnecessary applications (for example, maps, the launcher itself, music, cloud, Facebook, Google movies, YouTube, etc.). The fact is that some of them are needed for the system to work, and if they are removed, its functionality will be disrupted. For example, if we uninstall the standard browser and don't install a third-party browser, then when we try to access the Internet, the OS will generate an error.

Moreover, if you delete, for example, the wireless connection service (and this can be done easily), Wi-Fi or Bluetooth will simply stop working and can only be restored with firmware. The list of required components can be continued for a long time.

Therefore, before proceeding with uninstallation, be sure to make sure that the program is not needed for the OS to work and its absence will not harm it. Also pay attention to the tips of the uninstallers themselves.

Ways to remove and disable system software

So, let's go directly to work on standard programs in your phone or tablet. This can be done in a variety of ways, both with the use of third-party software (in most cases), and by regular means. You should be aware that all of these options, except for one (does not remove all programs), require Root rights. You can get them in different ways depending on the firmware (Android 2, 3, 4, 5.1, 6.0, 7, 8) and the smartphone model. The KingRoot program often helps.

Root privileges are administrator privileges in Android that allow you to modify the files of the firmware itself.

Shutdown by standard means

This method is the simplest and works without Root rights. However, it also has disadvantages. The fact is that not all programs can be disabled. Let's take a look at how it works:

1. Pull down the notification bar of your device and go to its settings. This is usually a gear icon.

1. Scroll the contents of the window a little below and find the settings item with the name "Applications".

1. Next, select the application you want to disable.

1. If the program supports the shutdown function, you will see the corresponding button. Just click it.

1. Next, in the pop-up menu, select the item marked in the screenshot.

1. Programs disabled in this way are not deleted: they simply stop until you start them yourself.

Attention! If you disable the standard software using the described method, the updates that were installed on it will be automatically deleted.

Uninstall System Applications

Next, let's move on to using third-party software. The first application on our list will be "Uninstall System Applications". You can download it in the Play Store, which is what we are actually going to do now.

1. Go to the Android application store and write the name of the program in the search bar. As soon as the desired result appears in the search results, click on it.

1. Install the program by tapping on the button marked in the screenshot.

1. We allow access to location, work with multimedia, Wi-Fi and other functions.

1. The download of the program we need will begin. Since its size is small, it doesn't take long.

1. So, the download is complete, so let's go directly to working with the application.

1. At the first start, we need to provide the very Root rights that were mentioned in the introductory part of the article. Click the button marked in the screenshot.

1. A list of all applications will open, including system ones. Check the boxes that you want to delete and press the button marked with the number "2".

1. We will be warned that we have highlighted applications that are important for the operation of the system. Think three times if you see such a message. In our case, everything is correct, so click "Yes".

1. The removal process will be completed in a matter of moments.

Ready. The program will disappear from your smartphone at the same moment.

Consider another option, which, if anything, differs from the first, so only in appearance. We will also download the program from the Play Market.

1. We begin to write the name of the utility in the search bar of the store from Google and, as soon as our program appears in the search results, we tap on it.

1. Next, press the familiar green button.

1. Allow Easy Uninstaller all required permissions.

1. We are waiting for 5 MB to be downloaded from the network and installed on our Android.

1. Go to the home screen and see a new shortcut in the form of a trash can. This is what we need.

1. In the list of programs available for deletion, mark one or more items and press the button marked with the number "2".

1. Once again we confirm our intentions by clicking on "OK".

That's all. The app or apps will silently disappear so as not to burden our phone anymore.

CCleaner

Here's another interesting option. Surely, few of you knew that the well-known program for cleaning the disk and phone storage is capable of removing pre-installed applications. However, this is the case. We will show you how it works below.

1. In the same way as in previous cases, we are looking for an application in the Play Market.

1. We install it by pressing the familiar button.

1. We are waiting for the download of all the files necessary for CCleaner to work.

1. We start our cleaner. Today it will act as an uninstaller.

1. So, when the program opens, go to its main menu. To do this, press the button with the image of three horizontal stripes (marked in the screenshot below).

1. In the menu that has slid out from the left side, click on the "Application Manager" item.

1. A list of installed and system software will open. To start the removal procedure, click the trash can icon.

1. And again we are warned that if we thoughtlessly "demolish" the standard software, we can easily "kill" our operating system, which, unlike a computer, is not so easy to fix. If you understand this, you can continue. Click the button circled in the picture.

1. We mark the programs or games to be uninstalled and tap on the "Delete" button (marked with the number "2").

After that, the program, game or their combination will be removed from Android.

Through the file manager

This option for removing unnecessary applications from Android differs from the above. Here we will do everything ourselves, while the previously described uninstaller programs worked in automatic mode. So let's get started.

1. We will be using one of the best file managers. This is ES Explorer. Let's download it using Google Play.

1. We press the button with the inscription "Install".

1. We grant the application all types of access that it needs to work properly.

1. The program is being downloaded. Since it "weighs" a little more than 10 MB, it will not take much of your time.

The application is installed and ready to work. Next, we will look at how to remove standard programs. Run the tool.

1. Open the ES File Explorer main menu. We marked it in the picture below.

1. Now we need to allow our file manager to work with the components of the operating system. To do this, enable the "Root Explorer" function using the trigger marked in the screenshot.

1. Naturally, in this case, we need to provide the program with Root-rights.

1. When access to the firmware files is allowed, we return to the main ES Explorer screen and go to the menu.

1. Next, we need to go to the "Device" directory. This is our file system, and not the file system of the drive, but the system disk or firmware.

1. So, to uninstall the same app, you need to erase files from multiple locations. Let's visit the first one first. Go to the "system" directory.

1. Then open the "app" folder.

1. On Android 5 and up, you will see application folders. They contain APK files. In earlier versions of the operating system, they will be located here without directories. One way or another, we need to remove the selected application with or without a folder. To do this, click on the object and hold it until the button marked with the number "2" appears.

We confirm our action by clicking on "OK".

So, we have cleared the first way, we pass to the second.

1. We return to the root directory of the firmware and go to "data".

1. Then we open the "app" directory and "demolish" all traces of the unnecessary program here.

1. Go to "data" again.

1. Go to the directory marked in the picture below and delete the data of the unnecessary program from here.

That's all. The method is one of the most difficult and dangerous for the OS. We recommend using it only for people who are well versed in the topic.

We are smoothly moving on to another option for removing pre-installed Android applications. This time it will be another utility called Root Uninstaller. Let's consider how to work with it.

1. In the old fashioned way, go to the Play Store and enter the name of the instrument in the search bar. When the desired object appears in the search results, tap on its icon.

1. Click the button marked in the screenshot.

1. We are waiting for the completion of the installation of all the necessary files.

1. Go to the home screen or menu and select the application you just downloaded.

1. As in other cases, we need to provide access to the operating system files. Otherwise, nothing will come of it.

1. When the program opens, we will see a list of all third-party and standard applications, as well as, if any, games. Tap on the one to be deleted.

1. An additional menu will open with several options.

Designation of the various buttons:

• Freezing. The application or game is blocked: they do not take up RAM and do not load the processor. However, the disk space is not released and the program is not removed;
• Delete. The application is completely removed from Android;
• Backup. A backup copy is created, which in case of failures will help to correct the situation and restore what you deleted;
• Reset. The software is cleared of all updates and data received during operation.

There are also a number of additional functions that are not particularly important to us.

1. As soon as we press the delete button, a warning will follow in which we will need to confirm the action taken. In order to do this, click "OK".

Attention! For the safety of data and guarantee the stable operation of the system, be sure to use the backup tools before removing each program!

From the name of this program, it is clear that it needs superuser permissions to work, although they are required for our entire list. So, let's take a closer look at how to work with Root App Deleter.

1. The first thing we need to do is download the app to our phone. To do this, we will use the Google Play store. Enter the name of the program in the search field and select the desired result from the search results.

1. On the home page of the Root App Deleter, click the familiar button labeled “Install”.

1. The program "weighs" only 700 kilobytes. This is very small, especially when compared to the competition.

1. So, the list of uninstallers has been supplemented with a red icon, click on it.

1. There are several tiles in the main menu of our application. We will work with the uninstaller. Click on the item marked in the screenshot.

1. Next, we will be asked to choose one of the modes for uninstalling programs. It may be a beginner, in which a backup copy of the existing software is automatically created before uninstallation. There is also an expert mode, in which programs are deleted immediately and irrevocably. We choose the algorithm that suits you.

1. As a result, a list of programs available for removal will appear. We will uninstall the most unnecessary of them. At least in our opinion. Click on the name of the application.

1. Since this is a beginner mode, there is no delete button, but there is a shutdown. So we can test the system's operation and, if everything goes well, remove the software completely in expert mode.

1. As in other cases, you cannot do without Ruth-rights. We tap on "Provide".

Ready. The program is disabled and no longer consumes phone resources.

Titanium Backup

The famous backup application is next. Among other things, the tool can remove any software, and if there is SuperUser, even the system one. So let's figure out how to work with it.

1. So, go to Google Play and look for Titanium Backup there. The main thing is to find the Root version. Otherwise, nothing will work. See screenshot attached below.

1. Then, as in other cases, press the button indicated in the screenshot.

1. We are waiting for the end of the download of a small file.

1. And launch our Titanium Backup by tapping on its icon on the home screen.

1. At startup, the program will ask for access to the firmware files - we provide it.

1. And here a small obstacle awaits us. The fact is that for normal operation of Titanium Backup, you need to enable USB debugging in the phone. Do not be alarmed - there is nothing difficult about it. Initially, click "OK".

1. Next, we move on to the settings of our device.

1. Scroll down the list and select the "About phone" item.

1. Next, you need to start quickly tapping on the item "Build number". In our case, there is a non-standard add-on over Android - MIUI, so here we click on its version.

After that, an additional item called "For Developers" will appear in your settings.

We just need to switch the trigger marked in the screenshot to the active position.

Now you can continue with the instructions on how to remove useless system applications from Android via Titanium Backup.

1. Go to the "Backups" tab and click on the program you want to "demolish".

1. Here we see several points for working with software. Below is their designation.

1. After clicking the uninstall button, we will be warned for the last time that we have not backed up the program and that if we uninstall the system software, the operating system may crash. Despite everything we press "YES", we advise you to create a backup after all.

A little earlier, we removed standard applications from the system using the same program. However, now another tool will be used, which is also in the ES Explorer functionality. It works as follows:

1. Launch ES Explorer from the icon on the desktop or in the application menu.

1. On the main screen, tap on the marked icon.

1. Select the application you want to remove.

1. Click the "Uninstall" button.

Root rights are not required in this case, since the system remembered ES Explorer after the first granting of rights.

1. The uninstallation will start, which looks exactly like a standard Android uninstall.

That's all - the program or game has been removed.

There is also an option to remove built-in applications using a PC using the Debloater program, but this does not always work and is rather complicated. It is better to use one of the methods described above.

Summary and comments

So, now the question of how to uninstall factory applications on Android is fully disclosed for you. We've provided a ton of methods, one of which will definitely work. It is important to make a backup before any action, so that later, if necessary, restore the data. You can also not delete, but disable the software in order to check the functionality of the system without it.

One way or another, if something does not work out and you still have questions, describe the situation in the comments, and we will certainly try to help.

Video

Also, for greater clarity and completeness of the picture, we suggest watching a training video on this topic.

The firmware of many smartphones and tablets running Android contains the so-called bloatware: applications of dubious utility preinstalled by the manufacturer. As a rule, you will not be able to remove them in the usual way. Therefore, today we want to tell you how to uninstall such programs.

In addition to bloatware, virus software cannot be removed in the usual way: malicious applications use loopholes in the system to present themselves as the administrator of devices for which the uninstall option is disabled. In some cases, for the same reason, it will not be possible to remove a completely harmless and useful program like: it needs administrator rights for some options. System applications like Google's search widget, standard dialer, or by default are also protected from uninstallation.

The actual methods for uninstalling non-removable applications depend on whether your device has root access. It is not required, but with such rights it will be possible to get rid of unnecessary system software. The options for devices without root access are somewhat limited, but in this case there is a way out. Let's consider all the methods in more detail.

Method 1: Disable Administrator Rights

Many applications use elevated privileges to control your device, including screen lockers, alarms, some launchers, and often viruses that disguise themselves as useful software. A program that has been granted access to Android administration cannot be uninstalled in the usual way - if you try to do this, you will see a message stating that uninstallation is impossible due to active device administrator options. What to do in this case? Here's what you need to do.

1. Make sure developer options are enabled on your device. Go to "Settings".

   

   Pay attention to the very bottom of the list - such an option must be present there. If not, then do the following. At the very bottom of the list there is an item "About the phone"... Go to it.

   

   Scroll down to "Build number"... Tap it 5-7 times until you see a message about unlocking developer options.



2. Enable USB debugging mode in developer settings. To do this, go to Developer options.

   

   Activate the options with the switch at the top, and then scroll through the list and put a checkmark in front of USB Debugging.



3. Return to the main settings window and scroll down the list of options to the general block. Tap on the item "Safety".

   

   On Android 8.0 and 8.1, this option is called Location and Protection.



4. Next, you'll find the Device Administrators option. On devices with version Android 7.0 and below, it is called that Device Administrators.

   

   In Android Oreo, this feature is called Device Administrator Applications and is located almost at the very bottom of the window. Enter this setting item.



5. A list of applications that are allowed additional functions will appear. As a rule, inside there are remote control of the device, payment systems (S Pay,), customization utilities, advanced alarm clocks and other similar software. Surely this list will also include an application that cannot be removed. To disable administrator privileges for him, tap on his name.

   

   On the latest OS versions from Google, this window looks like this:



6. In Android 7.0 and below - there is a button in the lower right corner "Turn off" to be clicked.



In Android 8.0 and 8.1 - tap on Disable Device Administrator Application.



7. You will automatically return to the previous window. Please note that the check mark in front of the program for which you turned off administrator rights has disappeared.


This means that such a program can be removed in any way possible.

This method allows you to get rid of most non-removable applications, but may be ineffective in the case of powerful viruses or bloatware embedded in the firmware.

Method 2: ADB + App Inspector

A complex, but most effective method of getting rid of non-removable software without root access. To use it, you need to download and install the Android Debug Bridge on your computer, and the App Inspector application on your phone.

Having done this, you can proceed to the procedure described below.

1. Connect your phone to your computer and install drivers for it, if required.
2. Make sure that the archive with ADB is unpacked to the root of the system drive. Then open Command line: call "Start" and type in the search box the letters cmd... Right click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator".



3. In the window "Command line" write the commands sequentially:

   cd c: / adb
   adb devices
   adb shell



4. Go to the phone. Open the App Inspector. A list of all the apps on your phone or tablet will be presented in alphabetical order. Find among them the one you want to delete and tap on its name.



5. Take a close look at the line "Package Name"- we will need the information recorded in it further.



6. Go back to your computer and Command line... Type the following command in it:

   pm uninstall -k --user 0 * Package Name *

   

   Instead of * Package Name *, write information from the corresponding line from the page of the application to be removed in the App Inspector. Make sure you entered the command correctly and press Enter.

7. After the procedure, disconnect the device from the computer. The app will be removed.

The only drawback of this method is that the application is uninstalled only for the default user (the "user 0" operator in the command provided in the instruction). On the other hand, this is also a plus: if you uninstalled a system application and encountered problems with the device's operation, it’s enough just to do it in order to return the deleted one to its place.

Method 3: Titanium Backup (Root only)

If your device has root rights installed, the procedure for uninstalling non-removable programs is greatly simplified: just install Titanium Backup on your phone, an advanced application manager that can remove almost any software.

This method is the simplest and most convenient solution to the problem of uninstalling programs on Android. The only drawback is that the free version of Titanium Backup is somewhat limited in its capabilities, which, however, are sufficient for the procedure described above.

Conclusion

As you can see, it is quite easy to deal with non-removable applications. Finally, we remind you - do not install dubious software from unknown sources on your phone, as you run the risk of running into a virus.

Android smartphones are quickly cluttered with unnecessary applications that take up not only disk space, but also affect the performance and battery life of the phone. It's time to clean your gadget from unnecessary garbage. In this article, we will list five of the most popular applications that almost every user has, but should be removed immediately.

1. Applications for cleaning up disk space

Programs running in the background eat up RAM and dramatically reduce battery life, even when they are in standby mode. The idea of ​​such applications is to automatically "Increase" the disk space of the smartphone. Unfortunately, this is not so.

Thus, these "Memory Economizers", constantly working offline, consume most of the gadget's resources, if you use them, be sure to remove them first.

2. Clean Master

Apps of this kind promise to clean your phone from junk to improve productivity. There is a small grain of truth in this. Indeed, the cleaning wizard removes the old cache from programs or the browser, which makes it possible to improve the performance of the gadget, but this can also be done using standard means. As a rule, to clear the cache, go to the settings and delete the cached data.

In addition, in the stock Android OS, you can clear the cache in individual applications, which allows you to quite flexibly manage unnecessary data. Clean Master and other similar apps often consume a lot of energy, and the ads in these apps are even more annoying. Remove these apps as soon as possible.

3. Antivirus

Do i need to install an antivirus on android? We considered this issue in detail. In order not to go into details, we will say the following: an Android device with installed applications from Google can do everything that antiviruses do. To protect your smartphone from theft, there are standard methods that allow you to control your phone without installing additional applications.

Antivirus programs for Android are useful only for those who frequently download and install APK files outside the Play Market. Antivirus can examine this application during installation, and will warn you before installation takes place. However, it will not protect you and will not cure your smartphone from the virus, the best way is to install only third-party applications that have been tested by many users and have reviews.

4. Screen "Batteries"

Similar to Ram - boosters, "Economizers" of batteries, quite often load the gadget with third-party garbage. These apps offer solutions to one of the most common problems - saving power. There is only one truth in this, as a rule, such applications are delivered under the guise of a "Widget", which, apart from the load on the offline mode, does nothing useful.

In order to really increase the battery life, you should separately consider the statistics on battery consumption, and turn off the most power-hungry applications. For such tasks, Wakelock Detector and Disable Service are most suitable. Carefully study which programs "Wake up" the phone using the "Wake up" detector. You should be careful here, because disabling system applications can lead to unforeseen circumstances. Be careful!

5. Pre-installation applications

Many smartphones have a significant number of programs and games that were pre-installed by the manufacturer of the gadget. As a rule, these are questionable office applications, hotel reservations or useless games. Ideally, they simply take up disk space, in the worst case, they affect the battery life of your device.

Which Android apps should be removed? Which ones did you have problems with deleting? We will wait for your reply in the comments below.

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Details Benks Created: 16 April 2017 Updated: 29 October 2017