remote uninstallation Archives

AppWizard

December 16, 2025

Google’s making a silly and annoying change to how you uninstall system app updates

Google has removed the option for Android users to uninstall updates for system apps directly through the Play Store. Users can no longer click an uninstall button within app listings, and only an open button is available. This change affects devices running Play Store versions from 49.1.32-31 to 49.2.25-31, including system apps that do not appear in the app drawer, such as Android Auto and Pixel Camera Services. Users must now access app settings through the device's main settings menu to uninstall updates, which complicates app management. This change follows Google's recent enhancements allowing remote uninstallation of apps from multiple devices, raising questions about the rationale behind the removal of the uninstall option for system app updates.

AppWizard

November 11, 2025

Google Play Store brings a better way to manage apps across all your devices

The Google Play Store update to version 48.8 introduces a new "Uninstall" button on individual app listings, allowing Android users to remotely uninstall applications from secondary devices linked to the same Google account. This feature simplifies app management for users with multiple devices and complements the existing method of uninstalling apps through the "Manage apps & devices" section. The update aims to enhance user convenience and improve the overall app management experience.

AppWizard

September 1, 2025

Google is making it easier to manage Android apps across devices

Google is set to introduce a new "Uninstall" button in the Google Play Store, allowing users to remotely uninstall apps from any connected Android device. Although this feature is not yet active, the code for version 47.7.19-31 of the Google Play Store app indicates its imminent availability. Currently, uninstalling apps remotely requires navigating through multiple menus, which can be cumbersome for users. The new feature aims to streamline the uninstallation process, especially for users with the same apps installed across multiple devices. The timeline for the rollout of this feature is uncertain.