Smart TVs come with a variety of pre-installed applications and also allow users to install various third-party apps directly on the TV, but there are times when you might decide to uninstall these apps from your device. In this guide, you’ll learn how to uninstall apps on Samsung Smart TV.
This guide will discuss how to uninstall apps based on your Samsung Smart TV model. Since the interface and settings structure of your TV varies through models, let’s look at how to uninstall apps on Samsung TV models from 2015 to date.
How to Uninstall Apps on Samsung Smart TV
On 2015-2016 Models
Follow the steps below to uninstall apps of Samsung TV models of 2015-2016:
- First, press the Home Button on your remote control.
- Next, from the Smart Hub menu, navigate to the Apps.
- Select My Apps, and then select Options from the apps screen.
- From the options menu, select Delete from the list.
- Select the app you wish to uninstall. You can move up, down, left, or right using the arrow keys on your remote.
- After you have selected the app to uninstall, select Delete and follow the prompts to complete the process.
That’s all. You should get a status bar showing the deletion progress. Allow the bar to reach 100%, and then select OK. The app should now be removed from your Samsung Smart TV.
On 2017-2019 Models
Follow the steps below to uninstall apps on Samsung TV models from 2017 (M/MU/Q/LS series), 2018 (N/NU/Q/LS series), and 2019 (R/RU/Q/LS series):
- First, press the Home button on your remote control.
- From the Samsung TV Smart Hub, select the Apps icon.
- Next, select the Settings icon from the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to the Downloaded Apps section and navigate to the app you want to delete.
- Finally, select Delete from the pop-up menu and follow the prompt.
That’s all. The process is easy and can only be done for downloaded apps. This means that you’ll not be able to delete pre-installed apps from your Samsung TV, but you can remove them from the home screen.
On 2020 Models
Follow the steps below to uninstall apps from newer Samsung TV models from 2020 (TU/Q/LS series):
- First, press the Home button on your remote.
- Next, select Settings and scroll down to the Support tab.
- Select Device Care, and then wait for your TV to run a quick scan.
- Select Manage Storage, and then choose the apps you want to remove.
- Finally, select Delete and then OK to confirm the process.
That’s all. You’ll then see a status bar showing the deletion progress. Select OK when it reaches 100% and the app should no longer appear on your TV.
After uninstalling apps, it is a good idea to restart your Samsung Smart TV. This will ensure that any changes made take effect, and it will also refresh the TV’s memory.
Additional Tips
You might not be able to completely delete recommended apps from your Samsung smart TV, but can be removed from the Home screen. This is because some apps are integral to the functioning of the TV and should not be removed.
If you have a Samsung Smart TV with the Tizen operating system, the process of uninstalling apps is slightly different.
- You need to press the Home button on your remote, then navigate to and select Settings.
- From there, choose “Apps” and then select the app you wish to uninstall.
- Finally, choose “Delete” and confirm your selection.
How to Remove Apps from the Home Screen
Since you cannot delete certain pre-installed apps on your Samsung Smart TV, you can remove them from the home screen. Here’s how:
- First, press the Home button on your remote.
- From the Home, the screen navigates to the app you want to remove.
- Next, press and hold the Select button on your remote, and select Remove.
- Select Remove again to confirm.
That’s all. Alternatively, you can also choose to move an app to another location by selecting Move.
Final Thoughts
This guide explains how to uninstall apps on whichever Samsung smart TV model you’re using. If you don’t know your model, you can follow the steps that correspond with your TV’s interface.
If you’re still having issues uninstalling unwanted apps on your Samsung Smart TV, you can contact Samsung customer support for further assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I delete apps on my Samsung?
You can’t delete apps on your Samsung TV because you have selected a recommended application that was pre-installed by Samsung. If you’re facing this issue, the solution will be to hide it from your apps list.
How do I restore apps on my Samsung Smart TV?
You can restore an app after it might have been deleted from your Samsung smart TV by going to Apps > Settings > then selecting the Search icon and typing the name of the app you want to install.
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