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Set app permissions
You may be asked for permissions when you use a feature in an app.
To modify the app permissions settings, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications >
Advanced > App Permissions, then tap a feature (such as microphone) to see which apps have
permissions to use it. Tap the switch to turn the permission on or o.
Take care of your apps
» Uninstall apps: To remove an app from a home screen page, touch and hold the app, then drag it
to Remove. The app isn’t removed from your phone, just the home screen.
To remove an app from your phone, touch and hold the app, then drag it to Uninstall.
Note: Not all apps can be uninstalled, but they can be disabled.
» Disable/Stop apps: To disable an app or force it to stop running, swipe up > Settings >
Apps & notifications. Tap an app, then tap DISABLE or FORCE STOP. To enable it, tap ENABLE
(tap the down arrow to sort the apps listed).
» Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play, swipe up > Play Store, then tap > My
apps & games > Library. The apps you downloaded are listed and available for download.
» See app details: Touch and hold an app, then tap .
» See app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data, swipe up > Settings >
Network & internet > Data usage. For more, see Data usage.