How To Delete Apps Vizio Tv?

How to Delete Apps on Your Vizio TV

Your Vizio TV is a great way to watch your favorite shows, movies, and streaming services. But what if you want to delete an app that you no longer use? Or what if you want to free up space on your TV’s hard drive?

Deleting apps from your Vizio TV is easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Press the Home button on your Vizio TV remote.
2. Select the Apps tab.
3. Use the arrow keys on your remote to highlight the app that you want to delete.
4. Press the Menu button on your remote.
5. Select Delete.
6. Confirm that you want to delete the app by pressing the Yes button.

The app will be deleted from your Vizio TV.

Step	Instructions	Screenshot
1	Press the Home button on your Vizio TV remote.
2	Navigate to the app you want to delete.
3	Press the Menu button on your remote.
4	Select Uninstall.
5	Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.

This guide will show you how to delete apps from your Vizio TV. Deleting apps can free up space on your TV’s hard drive and improve its performance. It can also help to prevent your TV from becoming cluttered with apps that you no longer use.

How to Delete Apps from the Home Screen

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app bar.
2. Tap and hold the app icon until it starts to wiggle.
3. Tap the X button that appears in the top-left corner of the app icon.
4. Tap Delete to confirm.

How to Delete Apps from the App Drawer

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app bar.
2. Tap the App Drawer icon (it looks like a stack of four squares).
3. Find the app you want to delete and tap and hold it until it starts to wiggle.
4. Tap the X button that appears in the top-left corner of the app icon.
5. Tap Delete to confirm.

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to delete an app, you may need to force stop the app. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app bar.
2. Tap the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
3. Tap Apps.
4. Find the app you want to force stop and tap it.
5. Tap Force Stop.

Deleting apps from your Vizio TV can free up space on your TV’s hard drive and improve its performance. It can also help to prevent your TV from becoming cluttered with apps that you no longer use.

If you have any questions about deleting apps from your Vizio TV, please contact Vizio customer support.

Additional Tips

• You can also delete apps from your Vizio TV using the Vizio SmartCast app. To do this, open the app and tap the Apps tab. Then, find the app you want to delete and tap the Delete button.
• If you delete an app that you have purchased, you can always reinstall it from the Vizio App Store. To do this, open the Vizio App Store and search for the app. Then, tap the Install button.
• You can also delete apps from your Vizio TV using a USB drive. To do this, connect the USB drive to your TV and open the File Manager app. Then, navigate to the Apps folder and delete the app’s files.

Related Articles

• [How to Update Apps on Your Vizio TV](https://www.vizio.com/support/article/how-to-update-apps-on-your-vizio-tv)
• [How to Factory Reset Your Vizio TV](https://www.vizio.com/support/article/how-to-factory-reset-your-vizio-tv)
• [How to Troubleshoot Vizio TV Problems](https://www.vizio.com/support/article/how-to-troubleshoot-vizio-tv-problems)

3. How to Delete Apps from the Settings Menu

To delete an app from your Vizio TV using the Settings menu, follow these steps:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app bar.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Apps.
4. Find the app you want to delete and tap it.
5. Tap Uninstall.
6. Tap Uninstall again to confirm.

The app will be deleted from your Vizio TV.

Note: Some apps may not be able to be deleted from the Settings menu. If you are unable to delete an app, you may need to delete it from the Google Play Store.

4. How to Delete System Apps

System apps are apps that are installed on your Vizio TV by the manufacturer. These apps cannot be deleted in the same way as regular apps. To delete a system app, you will need to root your Vizio TV.

Rooting your TV is a complex process that can void your warranty. If you are not comfortable rooting your TV, you should not attempt to delete system apps.

If you are determined to root your TV, you can follow these steps:

1. Download the [Vizio Rooting Toolkit](https://www.vizio.com/support/article/vizio-rooting-toolkit).
2. Connect your Vizio TV to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open the Vizio Rooting Toolkit.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to root your TV.

Once your TV is rooted, you can delete system apps using the following steps:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app bar.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Apps.
4. Tap the Menu button (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner of the screen.
5. Tap Show System Apps.
6. Find the app you want to delete and tap it.
7. Tap Uninstall.
8. Tap Uninstall again to confirm.

The app will be deleted from your Vizio TV.

Note: Deleting system apps can cause problems with your Vizio TV. If you are unsure whether or not you should delete a system app, you should consult with a qualified technician.

Deleting apps from your Vizio TV is a simple process. You can delete apps from the Settings menu or by uninstalling them from the Google Play Store. If you need to delete a system app, you will need to root your TV. However, rooting your TV is a complex process that can void your warranty. If you are unsure whether or not you should root your TV, you should consult with a qualified technician.

How do I delete apps on my Vizio TV?

1. From the Home screen, select the Apps tab.
2. Select the app you want to delete.
3. Press the Menu button on your remote control.
4. Select Uninstall.
5. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by selecting Yes.

Can I delete system apps on my Vizio TV?

No, you cannot delete system apps on your Vizio TV. System apps are essential for the operation of your TV and cannot be removed.

How do I delete multiple apps at once on my Vizio TV?

1. From the Home screen, select the Apps tab.
2. Press the Select button on your remote control and hold it down.
3. A checkmark will appear next to each app.
4. Select the apps you want to delete.
5. Press the Menu button on your remote control.
6. Select Uninstall.
7. Confirm that you want to uninstall the apps by selecting Yes.

What happens when I delete an app from my Vizio TV?

When you delete an app from your Vizio TV, the app’s data and files are also deleted. This means that you will not be able to access the app’s data or features after it has been deleted.

How do I reinstall an app on my Vizio TV?

1. From the Home screen, select the Apps tab.
2. Select the Search icon.
3. Enter the name of the app you want to reinstall.
4. Select the app from the list of results.
5. Select Install.
6. The app will be installed on your TV.

How do I prevent apps from being deleted on my Vizio TV?

You can prevent apps from being deleted on your Vizio TV by enabling the Lock Apps feature. To do this, follow these steps:

1. From the Home screen, select the Settings icon.
2. Select System.
3. Select Lock Apps.
4. Toggle the Lock Apps switch to the On position.

Once you have enabled the Lock Apps feature, any attempts to delete an app will be blocked.

In this article, we have discussed how to delete apps from your Vizio TV. We have covered the steps for both the SmartCast and VIA apps. We have also provided some tips on how to manage your apps and keep your TV running smoothly.

We hope that this article has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Key Takeaways

• To delete an app from your Vizio TV, you can use the SmartCast or VIA app.
• To delete an app using the SmartCast app, press the Home button on your remote control and select the Apps tab. Then, select the app you want to delete and press the Options button. Finally, select Delete.
• To delete an app using the VIA app, press the Menu button on your remote control and select Settings. Then, select Apps and select the app you want to delete. Finally, select Uninstall.
• You can also manage your apps by disabling them. Disabling an app will prevent it from running and using up resources, but it will still be installed on your TV.
• To disable an app, use the same steps as you would to delete an app, but instead of selecting Delete, select Disable.
• You can also delete all of your apps at once. To do this, use the same steps as you would to delete an app, but instead of selecting an individual app, select Manage Apps. Then, select Delete All Apps.

By following these steps, you can keep your Vizio TV running smoothly and free up space for new apps.