Samsung 2022 A Series User Manual page 169

Disable preloaded apps
Do you have preloaded apps that you don't really use? You can't completely uninstall some preloaded apps, but you can disable them.
From the Home screen, swipe up or down to access your Apps screen. Touch and hold the app you want to disable, and then tap
Note: Not all preinstalled apps can be disabled.
Reinstall paid apps and themes
If you've already purchased an app or a theme, you don't have to purchase it again. Simply reinstall it using the same account you purchased it
with.
Reinstall Play Store apps
If you made a purchase using the Play Store, open the
1.
Tap Manage apps & device
2.
Tap the Installed drop-down menu
3.
Reinstall Galaxy Store apps
If you originally installed the app using the Galaxy Store, open the
1.
Tap My apps ; from the Apps tab, find the missing app and tap the
2.
If you want to reinstall a purchased theme, tap the
3.
Note: Galaxy Themes is not available on Galaxy tablets, only phones.
Manage app permissions
To use certain features, an app may ask your permission to access some of your information. For example, Email may ask for permission to see
your Contacts, so it can import your friends' contact info. If you've allowed a permission by accident, you can always change the settings.
Open Settings , and then tap
Under Allowed or Not allowed, you can select your permission preferences. For example, you can select
every time , or Don't allow . Keep in mind that some apps may have additional options to choose from.
Note: Android will reset permissions for any unused apps and then notify you. You can grant permissions again when opening the app.
Change the default apps
Some options are always performed by the same app. For example, if you open a link, the Internet app will automatically open if it's set as the
default browser. If you'd like, you can change certain default apps.
Navigate to and open Settings
you want to adjust (i.e. Browser app), and then select the app you want to make the default.
Move apps to a microSD card
, and then tap Manage .
and select Not installed
Apps . Tap the desired app, and then tap
on your phone or tablet. Tap
Play Store , and tap your profile picture.
. Then, select the app you want, and then tap
Galaxy Store
Download icon.
Themes tab at the top, and then tap the
Permissions .
Apps , and then tap Choose default apps
Install
, and then tap Menu (the three horizontal lines).
Download icon.
Allow only while using the app Ask
. From here, you can choose the category
Disable .
or the Download icon.
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