Yes, you can disable an app without deleting it. This can be especially useful if you use an app rarely or if you find an app is preventing other apps from running correctly. Disabling an app will turn off the app, stopping it from running and taking up system resources, but it will remain installed on your device.
To disable an app, go to your device’s Settings > Apps & notifications. Locate the app you want to disable and select it. Depending on your device, you may find the disable option listed on the ‘App info’ page, or you might need to go to the ‘App permissions’ page.
Select the ‘Disable’ button and then confirm the choice. The app will be disabled and you can always enable it again later if needed.
Can I disable apps temporarily?
Yes, it is possible to temporarily disable an app on most modern devices. Generally speaking, when disabling an app, it will stop the app from running and prevent it from being launched by the user. Depending on the device and operating system, there are several ways to temporarily disable an app.
For Apple products, this can be done in the Settings app. Go to the General section and then to iPhone Storage. A list of apps will appear and you can select an app to disable by tapping on it. To temporarily disable the app, select Offload App.
For Android devices, open the Settings app, select Apps (or Applications), locate the app in the list, then select Disable. To temporarily disable the app, select Uninstall Updates.
In any case, the app can always be re-enabled later by returning to the Settings or Apps list and selecting Enable. Keep in mind that the app may need to reinstall updates before it can be used again.
Can I temporarily disable apps?
Yes, you can temporarily disable apps. In iOS, you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. There you’ll see the list of all the apps installed in your phone. When you select an app for review, you’ll see an option that says “Offload App”.
This will temporarily remove the app from your phone, but keep its data and documents saved. You can easily reinstall it later by going to App Store and downloading it again.
In Android, the process is slightly different. Go to Settings > Apps > Select the App you want to temporarily disable. Tap the “Disable” button and then confirm the prompt. This will make them temporarily disappear from the home screen and app drawer.
Again, you can always reinstall them later by searching for them in the Play Store. Hope this helps.
What happens if I disable a app?
When you disable an app, it won’t be visible on your device and will no longer be able to run nor receive updates or new features. The app will also no longer be accessible through other apps, such as launchers.
In most cases, data associated with the app will also be deleted, so any progress within the game or application will be lost. Some applications, such as Google Play services, cannot be completely disabled, but only their notifications and background services can be turned off.
However, generally speaking, you can always go back and enable the app again without too much difficulty.