How to Remove Mobile Games on Android

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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.

Steps

Uninstalling Downloaded Apps

Tap the Settings app.

Tap "Apps" or "Application manager."

Open the "All apps" list. 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.

Scroll to find the game you want to uninstall.

Tap the game.

Tap "Uninstall." If you don't see an "Uninstall" button, see the next section.

Tap "OK" to delete the game.

Disabling System and Carrier Apps

Tap the Settings app.

Tap "Apps" or "Application manager."

Display the "All apps" list. 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."

Tap the app you want to disable.

Tap the "Uninstall updates" button (if present). Some apps require you to uninstall any updates before you can disable the app.

Tap "Disable" or "Turn off."

Tap "Yes" to disable the app. 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.

Uninstalling System Apps (Root)

Root your Android. 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.

Tap the Play Store.

Search for "system app remover."

Tap "Install" next to "System app remover (ROOT)."

Tap "Open" once the app is downloaded and installed.

Tap the checkbox next to each app you want to remove. 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.