How to remove Downloaded Apps on Android

Description: When an application goes unused for a long period of time, it may be good to uninstall it to free up space for other frequently used apps. Follow these steps to remove an application from an Android Device.

  1. Verify the home screen is active by touching the Home button along the bottom of the screen, and then touch the Menu button.
  2. A pop-up display will appear. Touch Settings in this menu.
  3. From here, look for Applications (or apps), and touch it. (Note: In this example, the device is an HTC phone running their Sense overlay, so it may look different, but the overall process is the same)
    Android Settings Screen, Apps
  4. This will open a list of apps. By default, the Downloaded tab is selected. This shows all apps downloaded from the Play Store. These are going to be the removable applications. The other tabs contain additional system applications.
    Android Apps Screen, Downloaded Section
  5. Touch the icon for the program to be removed. This will open a settings window for the selected application.
  6. Touch the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Touch OK to allow the program to be uninstalled.
    Android App, Uninstall
  7. Once completed, it will return to the list of installed applications. Repeat this process for any other applications to be removed.
    Android App Uninstall Confirmation

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