Force stop apps
Force stop an app only if it seems to be causing a problem. To completely shut down an app,
including any background services:
1.
Touch & hold the app icon, then touch .
2. Touch
Force stop.
Delete apps you installed
You can delete (uninstall) apps that you downloaded. For many pre-loaded apps, you can
disable but not delete them.
1. Touch & hold the app's icon.
2. Do one of the following:
•
Drag the icon up and drop it on
. This removes the app and frees storage space.
•
If you don't see a delete option, touch & hold the app icon, then touch > Disable.
Delete apps installed by others
If you are the
owner of the phone and share it with users or guests, you can uninstall apps they
installed. Although their apps don’t appear in your app tray or on your home screen, they do
reduce available storage space.
1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
Apps installed by others show the message Not installed for this user.
2. Touch the app name.
3.
Touch
> Uninstall for all users.
Back up apps and settings
You can use your Google account to back up:
• App data
• Call history
• Phone settings (wallpaper, Wi-Fi passwords, default apps)
• SMS text messages
To back up apps and settings:
1. Go to
Settings > System.
2. Touch Backup.
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