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storage space
- Thread starter Dennis H
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Clear the Chrome cache:
1. Go to Settings -> Apps
2. Tap the app (Chrome)
3. Tap Storage (if Clear Cache isn't already there)
4. Tap Clear Cache
1. Go to Settings -> Apps
2. Tap the app (Chrome)
3. Tap Storage (if Clear Cache isn't already there)
4. Tap Clear Cache
And no, Chrome is not part of the OS on Android unless it was pre installed and greyed out if you try to uninstall it
Shoot... Chrome is ALWAYS preinstalled on Android devices, I've never seen official stock Android without it.. ever.
Yeh, Chrome is preinstalled on any Android that has GMS(Google Mobile Services), along with Gmail, Maps, etc.
svim
Extreme Android User
Technically the Chrome app is not actually a part of the Android operating system, it's just a browser app after all. If you're thinking of how Internet Explorer was for a time tied into directly into the Windows operating system, it's not at that level. But Google would prefer everyone to use Chrome as their default browser so it is set up as the default browser for every Android device. Luckily for those who prefer other alternatives, we can install and set our own preferred browser app to be the default. As for those space usage numbers you mentioned, try clearing the Chrome app cache.
I have Chrome disabled on my Pixel 2. There is still an "android system webview" app even on that most Googly of devices (though these days that's so big that I'm sure it's Chrome-based itself - it's much more bloated than it used to be).
lvt
Android Expert
I have it too, but it's like a fantom app that can't be started (the Enable button doesn't respond). In the Developer section it's also stated that System Webview is set to use Chrome.
On mine it's a huge app (i.e. has an update that wasn't part of a system update) which is automatically enabled if you disable Chrome. If you enable Chrome then Webview is disabled (with no enable button) and Chrome takes over that function.
lvt
Android Expert
I already tried disabling Chrome, but as soon as I do that, the Line app message immediately popups reclaiming the Chrome back
Ah, I don't use that app (and any app that depends on my using a particular browser would need to be very compelling, or else it not last 30 seconds on my phone).