Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Enable / Disable App
Here's how to turn pre-installed apps on your Galaxy Note8 on or off.
Some apps that come pre-installed (e.g., calculator, Google Play™ Store, Verizon Cloud, Call Filter, etc.) on your Android™ device can't be uninstalled; however, they can be disabled (turned off) so they don't appear in the list of apps on your device.
The option to enable or disable an app may only be available for apps that can't be uninstalled.
Enable App
- From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- Navigate:.SettingsApps
- Ensure All apps is selected (upper-left).If necessary, tap theDropdown icon
(upper-left) then select
All apps. - Locate then tap the app name.If system apps aren't visible, tap the.Menu icon
(upper-right)
Show system apps - TapEnable.
Disable App
Disabling an app may cause related apps to function improperly.
- From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- Navigate:.SettingsApps
- Ensure All apps is selected (upper-left).
- Locate then tap the app name.If system apps aren't visible, tap the.Menu iconShow system apps
- TapDisable.
- To confirm, tapDisable.