How to uninstall apps on TCL 55C8

Delete apps from TCL 55C8

If you have just bought a new or second-hand TCL 55C8, or you have had it for a while and you don't remember how to delete applications, we will give you the instructions to delete or uninstall any of the applications installed on your television and thus, on the one hand, free up space and have the list of applications better organized so that your television works faster.

You don't need to have an internet connection to remove apps from your TV, you just need the remote control.

Estimated time: 10 minutes.

You will need:

- TV remote

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1- First step:

To start, access the home menu of your TCL 139.7 cm (55 inches) C8 Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Android TV 55C8 (Black) (2020 Model) TV. To do this, press the “Home” key on the remote control, which is the button with a drawing of a house.

2- Second step:

Use the directional buttons on the TCL 55C8 TV remote control to select the application you want to delete. If you cannot find it in the "Favorite Applications" section, select the "Applications" section. It should be located at the top of the screen, although this may vary depending on the version of the operating system.

3- Third step:

Once you have selected the application you want to uninstall from your TCL 55C8, press and hold the “OK” button on the remote control for a couple of seconds until a floating menu appears.

Open application options menu Android TV

4- Four step:

A floating menu will appear next to the app icon with the available options for this app. Available options include "Open", "Move", "Remove or add to favorites", "Information" and "Uninstall".

5- Fifth step:

Use the navigation buttons on the remote to scroll down to the “Uninstall” section (the icon with a trash can) and press the central button on the remote again to proceed with deleting the app.

6- Sixth step:

A confirmation message will appear on the TCL 55C8 screen to avoid deleting an app by mistake. If you are sure that this is the app you want to delete, select “OK” and press the central button on the remote control again.

Repeat the process for all the apps you want or need to remove from the TCL 55C8, both to free up space and to stop them from appearing on the home screen taking up space when you no longer need them. If you have had any problems removing apps on this TV model, leave us your comment in the section below and you will receive answers from the TVsFaq.com team and the rest of the users in the community.