How to View System Apps in Application Manager on Android

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A short guide to find hidden system apps on Android
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Do you want to manage system apps on your Android phone? It's usually hidden from your application manager. This wikiHow will teach you how to do it.

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    Go to the home screen. Unlock your phone and navigate to the home screen. In Android Nougat, tap on the ^ icon at the bottom of the screen. In older versions, just tap the Apps to view the home screen.
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    Open Settings app.  Tap on the Settings app with a white gear icon from the menu. If you can't find it, use the search bar at the top.
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    3
    Go to the application manager option. You will see Apps on the Device section. Just tap it to open it.
    • If you are using an old version of Android, you will see Application , instead of "Apps". Also, you need to select   Application manager from there.
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    Tap on the 3 dots icon ( â‹® ) icon. You will see it in the top right corner of the screen. In older versions, select the MORE option.
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    Select Show system or Show system apps  from there. Now you will see the whole system apps on there.
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    Done. Tap on each one to manage. To hide the system apps, just select Hide system or Hide system apps from the "more" options. Finished!
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