How to delete an app on your LG TV
You delete an app on an LG TV by opening the Home menu, finding the app you want to remove, and selecting the delete or uninstall option. The exact steps depend on which LG TV model you have — some use the webOS system, others use a different interface — but the process takes less than a minute once you know where to look.
The most common reason to delete an app is to free up storage space. LG TVs have limited internal memory, and removing apps you no longer watch makes room for new ones. You can always reinstall an app later from the LG Content Store if you change your mind.
Key Takeaways
- On webOS TVs (most LG models made after 2015), press the Home button on your remote, navigate to the app, and press the Options button to find the delete choice.
- On older LG TVs without webOS, you may need to go through the Settings menu instead of the Home screen.
- Deleting an app does not affect your account or login information — you can reinstall it anytime without losing your saved preferences.
- Some pre-installed apps that came with your TV cannot be deleted, only hidden or disabled.
Deleting an app on webOS LG TVs
Most LG TVs made in the last eight years run webOS, which is LG's own operating system. To delete an app on a webOS TV, start by pressing the Home button on your remote. This opens the home screen where all your apps appear as tiles or icons.
Navigate to the app you want to remove using the arrow buttons on your remote. Once the app is highlighted, press the Options button (usually marked with three horizontal lines or a gear icon, depending on your remote model). A menu will pop up with choices including Delete, Remove, or Uninstall — the exact wording varies slightly by TV model year, but they all do the same thing. Select that option and confirm when the TV asks if you are sure.
The app disappears from your home screen when ready. If you have a lot of apps and cannot find the one you want to delete, use the search function on your home screen — most webOS TVs have a search icon at the top of the home menu.
Deleting an app on non-webOS LG TVs
If your LG TV is older and does not run webOS, the process is different. Press the Home button to open the main menu, then look for an Apps section or Apps Store option. Navigate into that section and find the app you want to remove.
Highlight the app and press the Options button on your remote. Select Uninstall or Delete from the menu that appears. Some older LG models require you to go through the Settings menu instead — if you do not see a delete option on the home screen, try pressing Settings, then Apps, then find your app and select Uninstall from there.
What happens to your account when you delete an app
Deleting an app from your TV does not log you out or erase your account information. If you had Netflix, Hulu, or another streaming service installed, your login and watch history stay saved in that service's system, not on your TV. When you reinstall the app later, you can log back in and pick up where you left off.
The only thing that gets erased is the app itself and any temporary files it stored on your TV. Your preferences, saved passwords, and viewing history all remain intact on the streaming service's servers.
Apps you cannot delete
Some apps come pre-installed on your LG TV and cannot be deleted — these are usually LG's own apps like LG Content Store, LG Channels, or the TV's settings and support apps. If you try to delete one of these and no delete option appears, the TV will not let you remove it.
You can usually hide these apps instead so they do not clutter your home screen. Look for a Hide or Disable option in the menu when you highlight the app. This removes it from view without actually deleting it from your TV's storage.
Freeing up storage space on your LG TV
LG TVs typically have between 4 and 8 gigabytes of internal storage, depending on the model. After the operating system takes its share, you have roughly 2 to 4 gigabytes left for apps. Deleting apps you no longer use is the fastest way to make room when your TV starts running slowly or tells you storage is full.
If you delete several apps and your TV still feels sluggish, try restarting it. Press the power button to turn it off completely, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on. This clears temporary files and often improves performance more than deleting apps alone.
Reinstalling an app you deleted
To get an app back after deleting it, press the Home button and navigate to the LG Content Store or Apps Store (the name depends on your TV model). Search for the app by name, select it, and choose Install. The app downloads and installs within a few minutes depending on your internet speed.
You do not need to pay again for apps you previously installed, even if they cost money the first time. Your LG account remembers your purchases, so reinstalling is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete multiple apps at once?
No, LG TVs require you to delete apps one at a time. There is no bulk delete or select-all option. If you need to remove many apps, you will need to go through each one individually, which usually takes a few seconds per app.
What if the delete option does not appear when I press Options?
The app is likely pre-installed and cannot be deleted. Try looking for a Hide or Disable option instead. If neither appears, the TV does not allow removal of that particular app. You can still hide it from your home screen so you do not see it.
Will deleting an app free up enough space to install new ones?
It depends on the app size. Streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube are usually small (under 100 megabytes), so deleting one or two makes room for several new ones. Larger apps or games can be several hundred megabytes, so removing those frees up noticeably more space.
Do I lose my watch history if I delete an app?
No. Your watch history, saved shows, and account information live on the streaming service's servers, not on your TV. Deleting the app only removes the software from your TV. When you reinstall it and log back in, everything is still there.
Why is my LG TV running slowly after I delete apps?
Deleting apps should improve performance, not slow it down. If your TV is still slow, restart it by powering it off completely for 30 seconds, then turning it back on. If slowness continues, check that your internet connection is stable, as a weak WiFi signal affects streaming performance more than storage space does.