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Games that you've downloaded from the Google Play Store can be uninstalled with your Android's app manager. If the game came preinstalled on your device, you'll only be able to disable it. Disabling an app will hide it from your app list and prevent it from using resources. If your device is rooted, these apps can be completely removed.

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Uninstalling Downloaded Apps

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  2. The process for this varies depending on your Android:
    • You may be able to swipe from right to left to switch tabs.
    • You may be able to select "All apps" from a drop-down menu at the top of the screen.
  3. If you don't see an "Uninstall" button, see the next section.
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Disabling System and Carrier Apps

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  1. There are several ways you may be able to do this, depending on your device:
    • Swipe from right to left until you reach the "All" or "All apps" tab.
    • Tap the drop-down menu at the top of the list and select "All apps."
  2. Some apps require you to uninstall any updates before you can disable the app.
  3. It will no longer appear in your app list or take any system resources. Since you disabled a game, it shouldn't affect any other apps on your device. [1]
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Uninstalling System Apps (Root)

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  1. In order to completely remove system and carrier apps, you'll need to have root access on your Android. This is not possible with all Android devices, and is only recommended for advanced users. See Root Android Phones for detailed instructions.
  2. Uninstalling critical system apps can cause problems for your device, so make sure you're only removing games.
    • Apps that you should probably keep installed are marked "[Should keep]." Removing these apps will cause certain parts of your device to stop functioning.
  3. This button is at the bottom of the app, below the ad.
  4. The selected apps will be deleted from your device. [2]
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  • Question
    How can I uninstall large amounts of games without having to tap and delete each one individually?
    Community Answer
    You can go into settings, then select "Storage," then "Apps," and there should be an "Uninstall" option by each one. Then you can click from there. It is quicker, but there is no way to uninstall a bunch at once.
  • Question
    On my Android, I uninstalled a game called Paradise Bay. If I reinstall it, is there a way that I can return to the same level I was on?
    Community Answer
    Only if you have signed into Google Play. If you did, you can continue. If you didn't, you will have to work your way back up to that level.
  • Question
    How can I remove uninstalled games that suddenly appeared on my Android phone?
    Jaki Ffrench
    Community Answer
    All games can be added or removed via Google play store on an Android phone.
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