{"id":340,"date":"2023-07-22T08:18:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T08:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=340"},"modified":"2023-07-22T08:18:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T08:18:18","slug":"how-to-delete-an-app-on-chromebook-2023-updated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/how-to-delete-an-app-on-chromebook-2023-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete an App on Chromebook 2023 (Updated)","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Chromebooks aren’t always the most storage-friendly devices, so it never hurts to get rid of apps you don’t use. There are several methods to delete apps on a Chromebook, all of which will take less than a minute. <\/p>

However, the method you use determines the process, but the end result is the same. In this article, we’ll go over these options.<\/p>

Overview<\/span><\/h2>

To delete an app from your Chromebook, press the circular icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen, then click the up arrow if necessary, right-click on the app you want to delete and select Uninstall. For Android apps, go to the Google Play Store and select Uninstall. In Google Chrome, navigate to chrome:\/\/extensions and click Remove in the specific extension listing.<\/p>

How to Delete Web and Android Apps from the Chromebook App Launcher<\/h2>

Because Google has already killed Chrome apps, web apps and Android apps can now run natively on a Chromebook. Chrome:\/\/apps, which displayed all installed Chrome apps, is no longer functional. Follow the steps below to learn how to delete web apps and Android apps from your Chromebook.<\/p>

  1. On a Chromebook, open the App Launcher from the bottom-left corner to delete web and Android apps.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Now, right-click on the app you want to uninstall and select “Uninstall.”<\/li>\n\n
  3. A prompt will appear on the screen asking you to delete the app’s browsing and user data. Enabling the checkbox and clicking the “Uninstall” button will delete the data associated with the app. That’s all there is to it. The app will be immediately removed from your Chromebook.<\/li><\/ol>

    How to Delete Web and Android Apps from Chromebook Settings<\/h2>

    In addition to the App Launcher, you can uninstall web and Android apps from your Chromebook via the Settings page. It shows you the full list of apps installed on your Chromebook and allows you to quickly remove them with a few clicks. Here’s how to remove apps from the Settings app.<\/p>

    1. To begin, open the Quick Settings panel from the bottom-right corner and click on the cogwheel icon to navigate to the Settings page.<\/li>\n\n
    2. Navigate to “Apps” in the left sidebar, then to “Manage your apps” in the right pane.<\/li>\n\n
    3. Next, you’ll see a complete list of apps installed on your Chromebook, including web and Android apps. Select the app you want to uninstall.<\/li>\n\n
    4. Finally, click “Uninstall” in the upper right corner of the app information page, and you’re done. You can quickly uninstall apps on your Chromebook using this method without having to scroll through the App Launcher.<\/li><\/ol>

      How to Delete Android Apps from your Chromebook Using the Android Container,<\/h2>

      You can also uninstall Android apps on your Chromebook by using the Android container, which is hidden in the Settings app. Here’s how to get there and uninstall Android apps.<\/p>

      1. Navigate to “Apps” in the left sidebar of the Settings page. Select “Google Play Store” from the right pane.<\/li>\n\n
      2. On the next page, click “Manage Android Preferences.”<\/li>\n\n
      3. The Android settings app should now be displayed. You must open the “Apps & notifications” settings here, just as you would on an Android phone.<\/li>\n\n
      4. Select “See all apps” from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n
      5. After that, choose the Android app you want to remove from your Chromebook.<\/li>\n\n
      6. Finally, on the app information page, click “Uninstall,” and you’re done.<\/li><\/ol>

        How to Delete Android Apps from Your Chromebook Using the Google Play Store<\/a><\/h2>

        You can also use the Google Play Store app to uninstall Android apps from your Chromebook in bulk. This is how it works:<\/p>

        1. From the App Launcher in the bottom-left corner, launch the “Play Store” app.<\/li>\n\n
        2. Next, open “Manage apps and devices” by clicking on your profile icon in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n
        3. Select the Android apps you want to delete from the “Manage” tab. Finally, in the top-right corner, click the “Delete” button. All of the selected Android apps will be deleted immediately.<\/li><\/ol>

          How to Delete Linux Applications from a Chromebook<\/h2>

          You can delete Linux apps to free up space on your Chromebook using both the GUI and the Terminal. Some Linux apps allow you to uninstall them directly from the App Launcher, but others require you to use the Terminal. Simply follow the steps below to quickly uninstall Linux apps from your Chromebook.<\/p>

          1. Open the App Launcher from the bottom-left corner and scroll down to find the “Linux apps” folder. Click on it to open it.<\/li>\n\n
          2. Within the folder, right-click on the Linux app you want to remove from your Chromebook and select “Uninstall.”<\/li><\/ol>
            Keep in mind that not all Linux apps provide an \"Uninstall\" button via the GUI interface. To uninstall such apps, proceed to the Terminal section below.<\/pre>
            1. You will receive an update on the status of the uninstallation process. In contrast to web and Android apps, Linux apps require some time to be completely deleted from your Chromebook.<\/li><\/ol>
              Using Terminal <\/h3>