Short Answer
Delete Apps on Firestick: Go to Applications → Highlight the app → Press the Menu key on the remote → Uninstall → Click Uninstall again.
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This article describes the procedure for uninstalling apps on Firestick and Fire TV.
Steps to Delete Apps on Firestick
If your Firestick doesn’t have adequate storage, the apps may crash while in use. Having too many apps will cause clutter and make your Fire TV Stick perform slower than usual. To free up storage space on Firestick, fix app-related problems, and improve the device’s performance, you must delete unwanted apps that you don’t use.
- Go to Applications
The Fire TV takes you to their official homepage after turning on the device with the remote controller. Next, a few streaming services will be available on the home screen. Select the Applications icon (Three squared with the plus) present next to the Settings option in the corner.
- Choose the Application
Now, the Your Apps & Games section shows all of the installed apps on the Firestick in square-shaped tiles. Select the app you wish to delete, and press the Menu (three-lined icon) button on your Fire TV remote.
- Select Uninstall
On pressing the button, it shows a list of additional options on the right side of the Fire TV screen. There are options like Move, Move to Front, More Info, Offload, etc for quick access. Using the Fire TV remote directional pad, scroll down and tap on the Uninstall option.
- Confirm Uninstall
A pop-up dialog box appears right after the selection with two different options Uninstall and Cancel. You have to select the Uninstall option in the confirmation box. Meanwhile, it also alerts you with the message above saying that the app data will be lost. With this, the selected app will be deleted from your Fire TV.
Is it possible to remove the pre-installed apps from the Firestick?
No. It is impossible to remove the pre-installed apps on Firestick. But still, you can hide pre-installed apps on your Firestick, restricting them from being displayed on the home screen.
Can I Delete Multiple Apps on Firestick?
No. It is not possible to delete multiple apps on Firestick at the same time.
What Can I Do If I Can’t Uninstall Apps on Firestick?
If you cannot uninstall any of the selected applications, you can restart your Firestick to fix the issue.
