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This How.com.vn teaches you how to disable the Google app on your device in order to remove the Google Search Bar from your home screen, using Android.
Steps
Open your Android's Apps menu. It's a menu of all native and third-party apps installed on your device.
Tap theicon. This button will open your Settings menu.
Tap Apps on the Settings menu. It will open a list of all your apps.- Depending on your device and current software, this option may also be titled Applications, or another similar name.
Tap Google. The Google icon looks like a colorful "G" in a white circle. Tapping will open the App info page for the Google app.
Tap the Disable button on the App info page. You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up window.
Tap OK to confirm. This will disable the Google app on your device.- You can uninstall all the app updates, but you can't remove the Google app from Android.
Reboot your device. Turn off your phone or tablet, and turn it back on. This will make sure to apply all new changes to the app settings on your device. Since the Google app is disabled now, you won't have the Google Search Bar on your device anymore.Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I remove Google search bar on Moto M phone?
Community AnswerTap and hold the widget (in this case the Google search bar) until a trashcan can be seen then drag it to the trash. If this is not available, just hold the widget until you see some options available, and definitely you will see a delete option. - QuestionMy Cat C61 phone has a search bar on top for google, how do I get it to go away?
Community AnswerUse a third party custom launcher app like Nova launcher.
About this article
1. Open your Android's Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap Google.
4. Tap Disable.
5. Tap OK in the pop-up.
6. Reboot your device.
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