Uninstalling apps on a Samsung Smart TV is straightforward using the built- in Apps menu, though steps vary slightly by model year. This process helps free up storage and declutter your home screen, especially useful as of early 2026 when many users report bloated app lists from years of updates.

Newer Models (2020+ like K, M, N, R, TU/Q/LS Series)

Follow these steps for most recent Samsung TVs running Tizen OS.

  1. Press the Home button on your remote to open Smart Hub.
  2. Navigate to and select Apps (grid icon).
  3. Scroll down and choose Apps Settings (gear icon).
  4. Highlight the app you want to remove.
  5. Select Delete from the popup, then confirm with Delete again.

Note: Pre-installed apps (like Netflix or Samsung TV Plus) often can't be fully deleted but can be hidden or locked via parental controls.

Older Models (2015-2019: E/F/H/J, M/MU/NU/R/Q Series)

For legacy Smart Hub interfaces:

  1. Press Home or Smart Hub button.
  2. Go to Apps , then My Apps or Downloaded.
  3. Press Options (three dots or gear).
  4. Select the app, choose Delete , and confirm.

Users on forums note long-pressing the select button sometimes triggers the delete menu faster on these models.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Can't delete? Restart TV (Settings > General > Reset) or check storage via Device Care > Manage Storage.
  • Grayed-out option? Ensure app isn't running; force close first.
  • Reinstall anytime by searching in the Apps store and selecting Install.

Alternative: Hide or Lock Apps

If deletion fails for system apps:

  • In Apps Settings, select Move to rearrange or Lock with PIN for family restrictions.

Model Era| Key Navigation Path| Confirmation Steps
---|---|---
2020+ (K/M/N/R)| Home > Apps > Settings > Delete| Delete > Done 1
2017-19 (M/NU)| Home > Apps > Options > Delete| Delete x2 17
Pre-2017 (J/K)| Smart Hub > My Apps > Options > Delete My Apps| Yes > OK 1

TL;DR: Home > Apps > Settings > Delete app > Confirm—works on 90% of modern Samsung TVs.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.