How to Uninstall an App on Google Pixel 7

This post will walk you through permanently deleting an application from the latest Google Pixel smartphone. Here’s a quick guide to uninstall an app on Google Pixel 7.

Shortcut Way to Uninstall Apps

A quicker way to uninstall an app on the Google Pixel phone is to navigate to the Apps viewer then long-press (touch and hold) on the app icon. 

A quick menu opens with two main options including App Info and Pause App. Tap App Info to go straight to the App Info screen where you can find the control to Uninstall the app. Tap Uninstall then tap OK on the pop-up message to confirm.

Repeat the same steps to uninstall another downloaded application from the phone.

Uninstalled apps can be reinstalled at any time for as long as they’re still available in the Google Play Store and meets the minimum system requirements to run on your device.

When to Uninstall Apps?

Uninstalling unused apps is recommended to keep your device storage optimized and give way for new apps and content. 

However, there are also certain instances when you need to uninstall an app even if you’re still using it. A common scenario is when an app gets corrupted and stops working. If the basic workarounds fail to fix the app, then uninstalling and reinstalling it would be regarded as the last resort.

Reinstalling an uninstalled app is also pretty straightforward. All you have to secure is a stable internet connection and sufficient storage space on your device.

And that’s how to permanently delete or uninstall an app on the Google Pixel 7 smartphone.