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- Delete unwanted apps you’ve downloaded on Samsung TV, and the method differs for each model.
- You can’t delete pre-installed apps on Samsung TV. But, Developer mode will be workaround.
If you have too many apps installed on your Samsung TV, you can free up memory space by deleting unwanted ones. Uninstalling and reinstalling apps can also resolve minor technical issues. Follow this simple guide to delete apps from your Samsung Smart TV.
How to Delete Apps on Samsung TV
Since there are various versions of Samsung TVs, the steps for uninstalling the apps vary according to the year of manufacture. They are mentioned here.
Samsung TV [2020 & Above]
- Get started by hitting the Settings option from Home after turning on your Samsung TV.
- Select the Support option on the left pane and hover to Device Care.
- Choose Manage Storage and pick the app you want to uninstall.
- Click the Delete button & select OK in the confirmation pop-up to remove it.
Samsung TV [2017-2019]
- Proceed by selecting the Apps icon on the Samsung TV home page.
- Then, hit the Setting icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Now, move down to the Downloaded Apps section.
- Choose the application you want to uninstall.
- Select the Delete button on the popup screen and click OK to confirm deletion.
![Hit the Apps icon](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Delete-apps-on-Samsung-TV-2.png?resize=755%2C431&ssl=1)
Samsung TV [2015-2016]
- Press the Home or Smart Hub button and hit the Apps menu on the top row of the screen.
- On the bottom-right corner, click the Options icon and select Delete in the pop-up.
- Choose the application you want to uninstall and click the Delete button twice to see a status bar reaching 100%, indicating the app removal.
Samsung TV [2012-2014]
- Fetch the Samsung TV remote and press the Home button on it.
- In the Apps section, choose the app you want to uninstall.
- Now, press the Tools button on the remote and click the Delete option.
- Click Yes in the confirmation pop-up to get rid of this app on your Samsung TV.
![Hit the Tools button](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Delete-apps-on-Samsung-TV-4.png?resize=181%2C449&ssl=1)
Can I Remove Pre-Installed Apps on Samsung TV?
You cannot directly delete the pre-installed apps on Samsung Smart TVs like Netflix and YouTube. On the contrary, you can enable the Developer mode to delete those factory-installed apps. Here’s how to do it.
- Turn on your Samsung TV and press the Home button on the remote.
- Select Apps and press the Number button on the remote.
- Enter 12345 using the on-screen keyboard to access the Developer Mode screen.
- Click the On button to enable the feature. Select OK and tap Close.
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- Now, go to Settings and select the app you want to delete on your Samsung TV.
- Navigate to the Lock/Unlock option from the drop-down and click Lock.
- Enter your Samsung TV password. The default password is 0000.
- Select the Deep Link Test option and select Content ID. Put down any text and click the Done button.
- Then, you’ll be prompted to enter the Unlock Password. Don’t enter the password and click Cancel.
- Finally, you can see the Delete option on the pre-installed apps on your TV. Select it on the app you want to remove.
If the app on your Samsung TV has been unused for a long time, you can delete it at any time using the above methods and also install the app on your Samsung TV again when needed.
FAQ
Yes. You can uninstall apps on Samsung Smart TV without a remote using the Samsung TV remote app. Download SmartThings from the Google Play Store or App Store to access the virtual remote interface.