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Google Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL 
Disable / Enable App

2026-10-01 23:03:59.842

Google Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL 
Disable / Enable App

Certain pre-installed apps on your Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL can't be removed. Disabling them can free up space and declutter your device, while enabling them returns functionality.

Before you begin

Disabling an app may cause related apps to malfunction.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    See all apps
    .
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Disable Apps
      1. Tap the preferred app.
      2. Tap
        Disable
        then tap
        Disable App
        .
        If the Disable option isn't available, tap
        Force stop
        then tap
        OK
        .
    • Enable Apps
      1. Tap
        All apps
        then tap
        Disabled apps
        .
      2. Tap the applicable app then tap
        Enable
        .