Complete Guide on How to Uninstall YouTube on Android

Part 1: Why Uninstall YouTube From Android?

With YouTube’s vast library of high-quality content from creators worldwide, it’s a go-to platform for entertainment and learning. But despite its popularity, some users may still choose to uninstall it from their Android devices. However, while there’s no denying just how “edutaining” YouTube can be, there isn’t always a need for it on your phone.

Pre-installed bloatware can take up valuable storage, and YouTube is no exception, consuming around 175 MB or more with cached data. Frequent glitches, excessive ads, and competition from platforms like Netflix or Prime Video make it less appealing for some users, leading them to uninstall it.

So, if you’re not getting much use out of it, it’s probably best to delete YouTube from your Android.

Part 2: Steps for Uninstalling YouTube on Android

If you've decided that removing YouTube is the best choice, you might be wondering how to do it on your Android device. Uninstalling YouTube isn’t always straightforward, especially if it came pre-installed as a system app. In such cases, disabling the app or using alternative methods may be necessary. Here’s how to effectively remove or limit YouTube on your Android phone.

If you’re fortunate enough that YouTube hasn’t been pre-installed on your phone when you bought it, deleting it takes just a few steps:

• Step 1: Go to your phone’s Settings.
• Step 2: Scroll through to the Apps.

• Step 3: Click on the YouTube app.

• Step 4: Click Uninstall > OK.

In just a few seconds, YouTube will be removed from your device. If you're using an OPPO or another Android phone, the uninstallation process is nearly identical. And if you ever change your mind, you can easily reinstall YouTube from the Google Play Store anytime.

Part 3: What To Do if You Can’t Uninstall YouTube on Android

If you installed YouTube yourself, deleting it is simple—just follow the steps above. However, if it came pre-installed, removal can be tricky. Since Android is powered by Google, many of its core apps, including YouTube, Gmail, and Google Drive, are built into the system as default apps. This means most Android devices classify them as system apps, making them impossible to uninstall through standard methods.

You can, however, disable them. The app will still exist on your phone, but disabling it will prevent it from eating up more space than necessary. It won’t be able to run in the background, perform updates, and send notifications. Here’s how to disable YouTube on your Android devices:

• Step 1: Go to your phone’s Settings.
• Step 2: Scroll through to the Apps.
• Step 3: Click on the YouTube app.
• Step 4: Tap Disable > Disable App.

If YouTube’s been slowing down your phone, disabling it can help you improve its performance. Keep in mind that it won’t delete the app, but it will minimize how much of an impact it will have on your phone’s memory and background processes.

Part 4: How to Delete YouTube on Android Bonus Tip: Managing & Backing Up Phone Data

Disabling or “force-stopping” apps can be a great idea if your Android has too many annoying apps. However, you’ll need to keep in mind that playing around with system-level apps carries certain risks.

System-level apps form the structure of your entire Android system. Removing, disabling, or deleting them could bring that whole structure down. Your Android device could become glitchy, slow down significantly, or even result in the loss of important data. You risk losing your photos, media, social apps, contacts, etc.

That’s why it’s in your best interest to back up your phone’s data before uninstalling YouTube from Android.

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• Step 1: Launch the Wondershare Dr.Fone and connect it to your device and your PC.

• Step 2: View and select the files you want to transfer.
• Step 3: Select Export > Export to PC.

• Step 4: Select the save path and click OK.

Once your essential data has been backed up and transferred, you can disable YouTube from Android with fewer worries.

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Conclusion

It can be difficult to delete the YouTube app on Android. If your phone didn’t originally come with the app installed, you can follow just a few simple steps to delete it. However, if it came pre-installed as a system-level app, you won’t be able to uninstall it, but you can always disable it.

Just be sure to back up all the files on your phone before doing so. After all, playing around with system-level apps can cause problems on occasion.