Google to bring remote uninstallation to the Play Store

Most Android users rely on the Play Store to install their apps and games. The venue currently lets users remotely install apps on all of their connected devices. However, remote uninstallation is a feature that Google hasn’t yet brought to the Play Store. But soon, this might change.

According to Assemble Debug (via AndroidPolice), Google was spotted working on remote app uninstallation in the Play Store v38.3 update. While this version was rolled out in November, the remote uninstallation was first seen in September. Back then, Google said the feature would land on Android devices with Play Store v38.3. After postponing the launch for unknown reasons, the company has now revealed the feature with Play Store version 38.8.

As the official changelog states, users on Google Play Store v38.8 can remotely uninstall apps on connected devices. The feature supports Android Auto, PCs, Smartphones, TVs, and wearables. This update isn’t yet widely available, and Google is busy fine-tuning it. But you can expect to have remote app uninstallation on your device soon.

How remote app uninstallation will work on Play Store

Once the update is available, you can find the app uninstallation feature in the “Manage” tab on the “Manage apps & devices” page. By tapping “✓ This device,” a sheet containing all your connected devices appears at the bottom of the page. After choosing the device, you can access the apps that are already installed on it. Then, you just need to select the apps you want to uninstall and tap the delete icon on the top right. In the final step, a popup appears that wants you to confirm or cancel the process on the selected device.

You can also sort your apps based on name and size on the related page. Additionally, it is worth noting that the Play Store app list might not be complete, and some apps might be missing. This could be due to a glitch in the update, and Google might fix it prior to the official launch.

Remote app uninstallation is a welcome addition to the Play Store and makes it much easier to handle multiple devices through only one device. Before this, users had to go through a complicated process to uninstall an app remotely. With the Play Store’s latest update, it just takes a few taps.