Can I Uninstall System Apps in OPPO Phones
ColorOS is equipped with features that enhance your user experience and make your life easier. So, your OPPO phone comes with pre-installed applications such as phone, contacts, messages, etc. You can also install third-party applications from OPPO App Market or Google Play Store. Applications that are downloaded and installed from third-party sources can be installed without affecting the usage of your phone. However, you uninstalling a system app or default app of your OPPO phone is not allowed as they are required for the system to work properly. If the icons of these applications are taking up space on your home screen, you can simply remove the icon to get a more minimal look on the home screen. Follow the article below to learn how to remove the app icons from the home screen.
Applicable to: ColorOS 6 and above. Check your ColorOS version in [Settings] > [AboutPhone].
How to remove pre-installed apps
You can only temporarily stop or disable default apps, but cannot completely uninstall them from the phone. Certain default applications are necessary for the device to function properly. To remove the app icon from the home screen, make sure that the home screen layout is set as Drawer Mode. Once set, tap and hold an application of which icon you want to remove > Tap [Remove].
Note: Attempting to modify the software to remove these applications may corrupt the phone system.
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* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but that does not affect the description in this article.