Apps
Apps
App Basics
Uninstall an App
You can uninstall an app using any of the following methods:
When using the Standard style home screen, touch and hold the app icon on the home
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screen, then touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
When using the Drawer style home screen, touch and hold the app icon in the drawer, then
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touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app, then touch Uninstall.
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Some pre-installed system apps can't be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause system errors.
Manage Background Apps
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Access the recent tasks screen using either of the following methods, depending on the
navigation method you are using:
Gestures: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
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Three-key navigation: Touch
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On the recent tasks screen, you can:
Swipe across to view app previews.
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Touch an app preview to access an app.
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Swipe up on an app preview to close an app.
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Swipe down on an app preview to lock it.
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Touching
Swipe down again to unlock it.
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Touch
to close all apps (except for those you have locked).
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Clear the Cache of an App
Delete app cache files to free up storage space.
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app that you want to clear the cache of, then go to
Storage > Clear cache.
Phone
will not close this app.
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will appear at the top of the app preview.
will disappear.
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