How to Remove Samsung TV Plus from Your Samsung Television

Samsung TV Plus removal takes three steps: access the app settings, uninstall or hide the app, and clear its data if you want to reclaim storage space

Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service that comes pre-installed on most Samsung televisions. Many owners want to remove it because it takes up home screen space, appears in the app menu, or straightforward is not used. The removal process differs slightly depending on your TV model and operating system, but the core method works on all recent Samsung sets.

You cannot delete Samsung TV Plus the way you delete a phone app — it is baked into the TV's system software. What you can do is uninstall the app layer, hide it from your home screen, or disable it so it stops running in the background. This guide covers all three approaches, from quickest to most thorough.

Key Takeaways

Samsung TV Plus cannot be fully deleted from the system, but you can uninstall the app, hide it from your home screen, and disable background activity.
The fastest method is to press and hold the Samsung TV Plus tile on your home screen and select the remove or hide option from the menu that appears.
If the hide option does not work, go to Settings > Apps > Samsung TV Plus and select Uninstall to remove the app layer.
Clearing the app's cache and data from Settings frees up storage space and removes any saved preferences or watch history.
On some older Samsung TV models, you may need to use the Settings menu instead of the home screen shortcut method.

Remove Samsung TV Plus from your home screen in seconds

The fastest way to get Samsung TV Plus off your screen is to hide the app tile. On your TV remote, navigate to the Samsung TV Plus tile on your home screen. Press and hold the select button (usually the center button on the remote) for two to three seconds until a menu appears.

Look for an option that says "Remove," "Hide," or "Delete from Home." Select it, and the tile disappears from your home screen when ready. The app still exists on your TV, but you will not see it when you turn on the television. This method works on most Samsung TVs made in 2018 or later.

If the menu does not appear when you hold the button, your TV model may require a different approach. Move to the next section instead.

Uninstall the app through your TV's settings menu

If hiding the tile did not work, or if you want to remove the app entirely from your TV's memory, use the Settings menu. On your remote, press the Home button, then navigate to Settings (usually a gear icon). Select Apps or Applications, depending on your TV's language and model year.

Scroll down and find Samsung TV Plus in the list. Select it, and you should see an Uninstall button. Press it. Your TV will ask you to confirm — select Yes or OK. The app will be removed from your system, and you will recover a small amount of storage space.

On some older models, the uninstall button may be grayed out or absent. This means Samsung TV Plus is locked into the system software and cannot be removed. In that case, hiding it from the home screen (the previous section) is your best option.

Clear Samsung TV Plus cache and data to free storage

Even after uninstalling, Samsung TV Plus may leave behind cached data — temporary files that store your watch history, preferences, and thumbnails. Clearing this data reclaims storage space and resets the app if you ever reinstall it.

Go to Settings > Apps > Samsung TV Plus again. Instead of Uninstall, look for Storage or Clear Cache. Select Clear Cache first, then Clear Data. Your TV will confirm the action. This step is optional but recommended if your TV is running low on storage or if you want to erase your viewing history from the app.

Prevent Samsung TV Plus from running in the background

Samsung TV Plus can continue to run and update in the background even if you have hidden or uninstalled it. To stop this, go to Settings > Apps > Samsung TV Plus and look for a toggle labeled "Notifications" or "Background Activity." Turn it off.

Some TV models also have a Permissions section within the app settings. Check there for options to disable location access, microphone access, or other permissions the app uses. Removing these permissions prevents the app from collecting data or running processes you do not want.

What to do if Samsung TV Plus keeps reappearing

On some Samsung TVs, Samsung TV Plus reappears on the home screen after a system update. This happens because Samsung includes it in the default home screen layout for new software versions. If this occurs, straightforward hide it again using the method in the first section.

To reduce the chance of it reappearing, avoid resetting your TV to factory settings unless absolutely necessary. A factory reset will restore all pre-installed apps and undo your customizations. If you must reset your TV, you can hide Samsung TV Plus again afterward using the same steps.

Alternatives if you want to keep the app but stop seeing it

If you want to keep Samsung TV Plus installed but do not want it cluttering your home screen, create a separate folder for apps you rarely use. On your home screen, press and hold an empty space and select Create Folder. Move Samsung TV Plus into that folder. The app remains on your TV and can still be accessed, but it is out of sight.

Another option is to rearrange your home screen so Samsung TV Plus appears on a second or third page. Navigate to the app, press and hold it, and select Move. Place it on a page you do not visit often. This keeps the app functional while keeping your main screen clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will removing Samsung TV Plus affect other apps or my TV's performance?

No. Samsung TV Plus is a standalone app with no dependencies on other system functions. Uninstalling or hiding it will not affect your TV's speed, picture quality, or any other apps. Your TV will run the same whether the app is there or not.

Can I reinstall Samsung TV Plus after removing it?

If you uninstalled it through Settings, you can usually reinstall it from the Samsung App Store or Galaxy Store on your TV. Search for "Samsung TV Plus" in the app store and select Install. If it is not available in your region or TV model, you may not be able to reinstall it.

Does Samsung TV Plus use data or internet when I am not watching it?

Yes, it can update in the background and check for new content if background activity is enabled. Turning off notifications and background activity in Settings will stop this. Hiding or uninstalling the app also prevents background data use.

Why does Samsung TV Plus come back after I hide it?

System updates sometimes restore the default home screen layout, which includes Samsung TV Plus. This is not a malfunction — it is Samsung's standard behavior. You can hide it again after any update using the same method.

Is there a way to completely delete Samsung TV Plus from my TV permanently?

Not through the user interface. Samsung TV Plus is part of the system software on most models and cannot be fully deleted without modifying the TV's firmware, which is not recommended. Uninstalling the app layer and disabling background activity achieves the same practical result.

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