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Do you use any apps installed on your Android device? If not, why are you still installing those unused apps?
You may have never considered this, but it’s not out of the question that Android app development could be delayed.
If that happens, an application can end up with exploitable vulnerabilities. If you keep that unused app on your phone, it will just stay there, waiting to be exploited.
Or, maybe for you, it’s simply a matter of wanting more space on your phone and reducing clutter.
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Either way, you should really delete those unused apps on your device. However, the prospect of manually deleting them all can be a bit daunting for some people. Fortunately, the developers saw fit to include a simple tool to remove unused applications. This feature has appeared in recent releases and I will show you how to use it on Android 13.
How to quickly find and delete unused apps on Android 13
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Remove unused apps from Android
The first thing you’ll do is open the Settings app. You can launch Settings from Notification Shade (the gear icon that appears when you drag Shade down twice) or from the App Drawer.
From the Settings app, tap Apps, then from the Apps page, tap Unused Apps.
Access the Unused Apps feature in Android 13. Image: Jack Wallen
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In the results screen, you’ll see a list of all apps that haven’t been opened in the last three months, and below that are apps that haven’t been used in more than six months. To delete individual apps, simply tap the associated trash can icon.
When prompted, tap OK to remove the app in question. Do this until you’ve removed all unused apps that you’re sure you won’t need anymore.
Remove unused apps in Android 13. Image: Jack Wallen
Of course, this can be a bit complicated. For example, I have some apps on my phone that I rarely use, but need to keep installing because I use them occasionally. Those apps are regularly updated, though, so I know they’re not in a vulnerable state. Best of all, I don’t risk running out of space on my phone. If either of those cases happen, then even apps that I believe I can use at some point will have to go.
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And that’s an easy way to delete unused apps on Android 13. You should check this feature regularly to keep track of the apps you don’t use and remove them. As always, it’s better Safer than your data being stolen or yours Android device running out of memory.
