How to delete and reinstall TV apps

Last Update date : Apr 23. 2026

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A Samsung TV with its app home screen displaying on screen

Are unused apps cluttering your Samsung TV’s home screen, or is there an app you would like to reinstall? The following step-by-step instructions will assist you in uninstalling as well as reinstalling apps so your TV viewing experience is completely customized to your preferences.

If an app is not functioning properly on your Samsung TV, you can try reinstalling it.

Or, you can try completely deleting the app and then reinstalling it.

Note: Default apps that are provided with the TV, such as Netflix and YouTube, cannot be deleted.

1 From the Home screen on the TV, navigate to and select APPS.
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2 Select the Settings icon in the top right corner to manager your TV's installed apps.
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3 Select the app you'd like to reinstall, and then select Reinstall.
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If you'd like to delete and reinstall the app, select Delete from the list, and then select Delete.

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Note: Deleting an app will also remove all data associated with the app.

4 Next, return to the Apps screen, and then select the Search icon in the top right corner to find the app.
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5 Search for the app you'd like to reinstall.
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6 Select Install
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Once the installation is complete, a pop-up menu will appear in the top right corner.

7 Select Open and verify that the app is functioning properly.
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Depending on the app, you may be prompted to follow different on-screen instructions to set up the app.

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