How to Remove, Change, and Set Default Apps on Android
Android is an excellent operating system that is inherently customizable. It allows the users to set default apps for various applications. This makes it easier for users to open favorite applications without the hassle of selecting them from the app drawer. If you are an Android user looking to remove, change, or set default apps on your device, you are in the right place. In this article, we will guide you through the process of managing default apps on your Android device to ensure an optimal user experience.
How to Remove Default Apps on Android
The process of removing default apps on Android is relatively easy. First, open the Settings app on your device and tap on the “Apps” option. This will display a list of all the apps installed on your phone. Scroll down and select the app you want to remove and tap on it. Next, click on the “Clear Defaults” option. Doing so will remove the app as the default app for the selected application.
How to Change Default Apps on Android
To change the default app on Android, first, go to the Settings app and click on the “Apps” option. Here you will find a list of apps installed on your device. Scroll down to the app for which you want to change the default and select it. Once you have selected the app, scroll down to the “Open by default” option and tap on “Clear Defaults.” This will remove the app as the default app for that particular function.
Next, you need to set the app of your choice as the default app. To do this, open the same app you want to set as default and wait for Android to prompt you to choose the default app. Once the prompt appears, select the app you want to set as default, and click on “Always” to make the app the default app.
How to Set Default Apps on Android
If you are installing a new app and want to set it as the default app, follow these steps:
1. Install the app from Google Play Store or an APK file.
2. After installation, open the app to see if Android prompts you to “Open With..” or “Complete Action Using..” to set it as the default app.
3. Once the prompt appears, select the app you want to set as the default app and click on “Always.”
If the prompt doesn’t appear when you open the app, you can set it as the default app through the Settings app. Go to Settings > Apps, and find the app you want to set as default. Select the app, and scroll down to the “Open by default” option. Click on “Set as default,” and from here, you can select the default actions for the app.