Just as there are several ways to install apps on Chromebooks, there are many methods to delete them. In this guide, we’ll list 6 techniques that highlight how to delete apps on Chromebook.
1. From the Shelf
1. From the Shelf
If the app you want to delete is pinned to your Chromebook’s Shelf, right-click or long-press the app, and select Uninstall from the context menu.
2. From the App Launcher
2. From the App Launcher
The Launcher houses all applications installed on your Chromebook. You can open, organize, and delete Chromebook apps from the Launcher. Here’s how:
3. From the Settings Menu
3. From the Settings Menu
This is another easy way to remove applications from Chrome OS devices.
4. From the Play Store
4. From the Play Store
The Google Play Store is another avenue to remove apps from your Chromebook. Follow the steps below to delete Chromebook apps from the Play Store.
5. From the Android Preferences Menu
5. From the Android Preferences Menu
There’s an Android preferences menu embedded within the Chrome OS Settings menu. This menu is a clone of the Settings interface you’ll find on Android smartphones and tablets. Here’s how to delete apps on Chromebook from the Android preferences menu:
6. Delete Linux Apps from Chromebook
6. Delete Linux Apps from Chromebook
Linux-based Chromebook apps are quite different from their Android-based counterparts. You cannot delete Linux apps from the Settings menu, Android preferences menu, or from the Google Play Store.
How to Delete Extensions from Chromebook
How to Delete Extensions from Chromebook
If you don’t find the option to uninstall an app in the Settings menu, Play Store library, or in the Android preferences menu, that means the app cannot be deleted. It’s also possible that the app is a Chrome Web Store extension. To delete extensions on Chromebook, follow the steps below:
Can’t Delete Apps from Your Chromebook? Try These Tricks
Can’t Delete Apps from Your Chromebook? Try These Tricks
Removing apps from Chromebooks is simple and straightforward. However, if you’re encountering issues deleting an app, restart your device and try again. Press your Chromebook’s Power button and the Refresh button to quickly perform a restart. If you still cannot delete the app, update your Chromebook to the latest Chrome OS version and try again. Go to Settings > About Chrome OS and select Check for updates to update your Chromebook.
Things to Note
Things to Note
Although you have the liberty to delete as many apps as you want, you cannot uninstall built-in apps like Chrome, Files, Web Store, etc. It’s also worth noting that deleting an app from your Chromebook will remove all data associated with the app.
