Manage Applications on Samsung Galaxy S8
Edited by Jay, Maria Quinney
Understanding app management on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ is highly essential because let's face it, everything about the phone is based on applications. When you make a call or send a message, you're using an app, when you take photographs and shoot video, again you're using an app. Without functioning applications, The Galaxy S8/S8+ (or any smartphone for that matter) would be useless.
Clearing app data and cache is sometimes necessary because, after a while, frequently used applications can slow your device down. Knowing how to change the default apps for primary functions like calling, texting, surfing the web and managing email, for instance, is good to know as well. Updating apps should also be done regularly to ensure you're always using the latest versions, for both security and performance reasons. Uninstalling apps, as well as removing their shortcuts is essential, especially if you're someone who likes to test out a lot of applications.
In the following Article, we'll walk through the steps involved in managing applications, using a Samsung Galaxy S8 running Android Nougat.
- 1 Clearing application cache and Data
- 2 Force Stop, Disable, and Uninstall Apps
- 3 Installing and Updating Apps
- 4 Enable or Disable Add Icon to Home Screen for New Apps
- 5 Closing Recently Used Apps and Using Split Screen Mode
- 6 Add and Remove App Shortcuts from the Home Screen
- 7 Change the Default Application and Manage Permissions
- 8 Syncing Apps with Online Accounts
- 9 Comments
Clearing application cache and Data
Force Stop, Disable, and Uninstall Apps
Sometimes you may want to stop or disable an app. On devices without root access, system and pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled.
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- 4Just as with Force Stop, you'll see a warning pop-up reminding you that disabling pre-installed apps can cause issues with other installed applications. Unless it's an integral system app, most bloatware can be disabled without any problems. Tap "DISABLE" to turn off the app.While Still on the APP INFO screen, tap "DISABLE" to turn it off.
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Installing and Updating Apps
Enable or Disable Add Icon to Home Screen for New Apps
Closing Recently Used Apps and Using Split Screen Mode
Add and Remove App Shortcuts from the Home Screen
Change the Default Application and Manage Permissions
Syncing Apps with Online Accounts
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- 6Next, tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner, then tap "Sync now".On the accounts screen, first toggle any option you want to be synced up.
If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.