How to View System Apps in Application Manager on Android

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Do you want to manage system apps on your Android phone? It's usually hidden from your application manager. This wikiHow will teach you how to do it.

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Go to the home screen. Unlock your phone and navigate to the home screen. In Android Nougat, tap on the ^ icon at the bottom of the screen. In older versions, just tap the Apps to view the home screen.

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Open Settings app. Tap on the Settings app with a white gear icon from the menu. If you can't find it, use the search bar at the top.

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Tap on the 3 dots icon ( ⋮ ) icon. You will see it in the top right corner of the screen. In older versions, select the MORE option.

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\nLicense: Creative Commons\n"> Select Show system or Show system apps from there. Now you will see the whole system apps on there.

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Done. Tap on each one to manage. To hide the system apps, just select Hide system or Hide system apps from the "more" options. Finished!

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How do I uninstall WhatsApp? Nethum Lamahewage Community Answer

Go to where the WhatsApp application is. It will be in the app drawer. A shortcut may also be on the home screen. Tap and hold on the icon, and then options will appear at the top of the display. Drag the icon to the option that says "Uninstall." A box will appear on your screen to confirm this. Tap on "OK."

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