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how to remove Google Home app - have ZERO use for it!

Cindi
Community Member

The google Home App  just appeared on my phone today and is trying to take over and make me install features I have ZERO us for - why did this happen?  How do I get rid of it??!!

Please if any one knows how to remove it let me know asap.  As stated I have ZERO use for it and no Nest and no speakers or any other product to use it with and no intentions of adding them..  It seems to have just invited itself on to my cell phone.  it doesn't allow me to see or get to my installed apps as my icons are all missing/hidden

Samsung Galaxy S21

Thank you.

Regards,

Cindi

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Azarco
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Cindi,

 

We're sorry for the trouble this has caused you — let me help you out.

 

Have you tried reinstalling your Google Home app? Give these steps a try:

 

  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. At the top right, tap the Profile icon.
  3. Tap Manage apps & devices > Manage.
  4. Tap the name of the app you want to delete.
  5. Tap Uninstall.

Best,

Alex

Cindi
Community Member

Cindi Staiger <#>

Tue, Jul 26, 10:26 PM (20 hours ago)
 
 
 

 

 

 

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I think you may have missed the point.  I know how to reinstall etc.  but I have no desire to reinstall it or repair it or any such thing.  I do not want to keep as no devices needing connection now or future.
The problem is it has messed up my cell phone it's even screwed up my contacts list, I'm calling one person in my contacts and it dials somebody else's  number!!
I called a friend yesterday and it called my lawyer!   I didn't miss dial it just dialed them!

The main issue is I don't have any external devices to use this with,  Speakers plugs anything, so it's pointless to have it installed at all AND  it was forced upon my cell phone I could not reject and say no! there was no such option to  Reject it!  It just installed it.  I don't need it I don't like it I want it gone. 
Personally I see no benefits to having it on my cell phone, it makes everything harder to use and it doesn't help it.
The features that I had on my phone that I liked using, aren't there anymore either.
If uninstaller is run will it revert properly back to what I had?  Or just really mess up my phone?!
thanks for the attempt and reply though!
thank you!
Cindi

Cindi
Community Member

Does ANYONE out there know how to get the Home app uninstalled and leave your phone intact???!!!
PLEASE let me know!!

I find no phone numbers or direct email to Google Help!
Thanks in advance for any help offered!!

Azarco
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Cindi,

 

We understand how frustrating this is for you. Default apps on your phone are based on the phone manufacturer. Try clearing the cache of your Google Home app and Google Play Services app. Also, try disabling it by going to your phone's settings, tap "App and Notifications", choose Google Home app, then disable.

 

Thanks,

Alex

Azarco
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Cindi,

 

I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any trouble from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.


Regards,

Alex

Azarco
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Cindi,

 

One quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need assistance, feel free to start a new thread in the community and we’ll be happy to help.


Cheers,

Alex