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- Delete apps on Fire TV by navigating to Your Apps & Channels screen → Highlight the app → Press Menu button on remote → select Uninstall.
- You can also delete by accessing, Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications → Select app & click Uninstall.
You might have installed an app on Fire TV before out of fondness, which you may not need anymore. To delete such unwanted/unused apps & free up storage space, Fire TV provides direct and straightforward steps. The following guidance’s are suitable for deleting both official and sideloaded apps.
Note: Pre-installed apps cannot be deleted from Fire TV. The Uninstall option won’t be available for those apps.
How to Delete Apps on Fire TV
There are two ways to delete apps from your Fire TV. You can do it from the Apps library screen or the Settings menu, as explained below.
Delete App from Apps Library
- Turn on your Fire TV and select the Apps icon on the home screen. Now, hover to the Your Apps & Channels screen.
- Highlight the required app & press the Menu button (three horizontal lines) on the remote control.
- Select Uninstall from the menu options and on the confirmation message that appears to delete the selected app.
Delete App via Fire TV Settings
- From the Fire TV home screen, go to the Settings menu and click Applications → Manage Installed Applications options.
- Select the app you want to delete and select Uninstall. Then click the Confirm button on the pop-up that appears to delete the particular app.
If you have an excess number of apps on your Fire TV, remove the unwanted ones using the above methods permanently. Doing this will also help clear cache on Fire TV. However, you can reinstall any app from the Amazon App Store at any time if required.
FAQ
1. Is it possible to uninstall Prime Video on Fire TV?
No. Prime Video is a built-in application and cannot be removed from Fire Smart TV. However, you can log out of the existing account from the app.
