The quickest way to uninstall an app on Samsung TV

To remove an app from your Samsung TV, press the Home button on your remote, navigate to the app you want to delete, press and hold the Enter button (or select button) for a few seconds, then choose Delete or Remove from the menu that appears. The app will be gone in seconds. This works on almost all Samsung TV models made in the last five years.

If you cannot find the app on your home screen, it may be in an app folder or on a second page. Scroll left or right to check. Some apps that came pre-installed on your TV cannot be fully removed, but you can hide them so they no longer appear on your home screen.

Key Takeaways

  • Press Home, find the app, hold Enter, and select Delete — this removes most apps in under a minute.
  • Pre-installed apps cannot always be deleted, but you can hide them from your home screen using the same menu.
  • If the Delete option does not appear, the app is likely a system app that Samsung locked to the TV.
  • Uninstalling an app frees up storage space on your TV and removes it from your apps list permanently.
  • You can reinstall any app you remove later by going to the Samsung App Store or your TV's app store.

Step-by-step removal on Samsung Smart TV

Start by pressing the Home button on your remote. This takes you to your home screen where all your apps are displayed as tiles or icons.

Use the arrow buttons on your remote to navigate to the app you want to remove. Highlight it so it is selected (usually it will have a border or appear slightly larger than the others).

Once the app is selected, press and hold the Enter button (also called the Select button or OK button depending on your remote model) for about two to three seconds. A small menu will pop up with options. Look for Delete, Remove, or Uninstall. Press Enter to confirm.

A confirmation message may appear asking if you are sure. Select Yes or Confirm to complete the removal. The app will disappear from your home screen when ready.

What to do if the Delete option does not appear

If you hold Enter and no menu appears, or if the menu appears but has no Delete option, the app is a system app — one that Samsung installed on the TV and locked so it cannot be removed. Examples include the TV's settings app, the Samsung TV Plus app, or the SmartThings app.

You cannot fully uninstall these apps, but you can hide them. When you hold Enter on a system app, look for an option called Hide, Hide from Home, or Remove from Home. Select this instead. The app will no longer show on your home screen, though it still exists on the TV's storage.

If you change your mind later and want to see the hidden app again, go to your TV's Settings, find Apps or Applications, and look for a Show Hidden Apps or Manage Apps option. You can unhide it from there.

Removing apps from the Samsung App Store or LG app store

If the app is not on your home screen but you know you have it installed, it may be in an app folder or on a second page of your home screen. Scroll left and right using the arrow buttons to check all pages.

Alternatively, go to Settings on your TV, select Apps or Applications, then Manage Installed Apps or App Management. This shows every app on your TV, including ones not displayed on the home screen. Select the app from this list and choose Uninstall.

This method is useful if an app is buried in folders or if you want to see all installed apps at once without scrolling through your home screen.

Storage space and reinstalling apps later

Uninstalling an app frees up storage space on your TV. Samsung TVs typically have between 4 and 16 gigabytes of storage depending on the model, and apps take up varying amounts. Removing apps you do not use regularly can help your TV run more smoothly if storage is getting full.

If you uninstall an app and later want it back, you can reinstall it. Open your TV's app store (usually called Samsung App Store, LG Content Store, or Google Play Store depending on your TV's operating system), search for the app by name, and select Install. It will read and install just as it did the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I uninstall apps that came with my Samsung TV?

Most pre-installed apps cannot be fully removed because Samsung locked them to the system. However, you can hide them from your home screen so they no longer appear. Use the same hold-Enter method and select Hide instead of Delete. If Delete is available, the app can be uninstalled.

Will uninstalling an app delete my saved data or login information?

Yes. When you uninstall an app, any saved data, login credentials, and settings within that app are deleted. If you reinstall it later, you will need to log in again and set it up from scratch. Some apps store data in the cloud, so check the app's settings before uninstalling if you want to preserve your information.

What if I accidentally delete an app I need?

You can reinstall it anytime. Open your TV's app store, search for the app by name, and select Install. The read and installation take a few minutes depending on the app size and your internet speed. Your TV will remember your home screen layout, so the app will appear where you last had it or in a default location.

Does uninstalling apps make my Samsung TV faster?

Removing unused apps frees up storage space, which can help if your TV is running low on memory. However, uninstalling apps does not directly speed up your TV's performance unless storage is nearly full. If your TV is slow, restart it first by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in.

Can I uninstall multiple apps at once?

No. Samsung TVs require you to uninstall apps one at a time using the hold-Enter method. There is no bulk delete option on the home screen. However, you can uninstall several apps quickly by going through them in sequence — each removal takes only a few seconds.