Here's a scenario that comes up on non-rooted phones. You wipe the phone to fix a problem or some Verizon employee says you have to. You want to get back all the free programs you had, but not all the ones you had over the last 2 years. It would be easier to scroll through the list to add the 20 you want rather than trying to wade through the 300 you tried and didn't want anymore and try to remember the ones you did want.
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Remove apps from Google Play Account
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Here's a scenario that comes up on non-rooted phones. You wipe the phone to fix a problem or some Verizon employee says you have to. You want to get back all the free programs you had, but not all the ones you had over the last 2 years. It would be easier to scroll through the list to add the 20 you want rather than trying to wade through the 300 you tried and didn't want anymore and try to remember the ones you did want.
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More like install 50 of 500+ tried! Just did that, NO FUN. Google should fix this issue.
When getting a new phone going to this list is the quickest way to install all the apps you have previously used (w/o rooting and using titanium backup). I recently got a new phone and had to scroll through a VERY long list off apps and decide which ones to install again. I would also like to be know how to do what the op is asking for future use
ForkliftFred
Member
The Google Play website, now shows installed and uninstalled apps separately. Click on "My Android Apps" and at the top I see a group of apps with the heading "Apps installed on Samsung YP-G1" (this is my only devicebut I assume if you have more they will each have their own section) and you can uninstall or update as appropriate. Below that is another group of apps with the heading "Other apps in my library" which has all the apps I have tried but uninstalled. (then right at the borrom is "Explore more Android apps" which is stuff they think I might be interested in)
I'm guessing this feature isn't in the Play app because I don't remember having an update but it's been on the website for a while now.
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Issue first reported on: April 9, 2012
Last updated on: July 3, 2012
That is a crock, I emailed Goggle in early 2011 asking how to do this after I went wild with my new tablet and downloaded tons of stuff. Love how they like to rewrite history (except for the history that I actually WANT to change
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Issue first reported on: April 9, 2012
Last updated on: July 3, 2012
That is a crock, I emailed Goggle in early 2011 asking how to do this after I went wild with my new tablet and downloaded tons of stuff. Love how they like to rewrite history (except for the history that I actually WANT to change
)I was just searching for this very issue, so it was nice to find the voting page at least. Google really needs to step up here, Google Play needs a dose of quality control and help us get rid of all the clutter.
At the very least, a system should be in place to automatically delete the free version of any app once a paid version is purchased.
At the very least, a system should be in place to automatically delete the free version of any app once a paid version is purchased.
Mayhem
Android Expert
That won't always work. Some applications require you to install the free version then purchase a license or key.
Titanium Backup is one example.
Just Hard reset the phone and add it to a different account. I did that just to get my dads phone on his own account. and it removed it's self from mine
The automatic reinstall is a feature that the user can turn on or off.
When you setup your Android for the first time, you are given this option to back up your apps and data to Google servers and restored them after a reinstall.
If you have this option checked, then this is what it's happening to you.
There is an option in the setting for this.
Look for it, it should say something about 'Backup' or 'Restore' setting. Uncheck those options and make sure you are connected to the internet so your Android can update your settings on Google servers as well.
Now, next time you hard reset, Android won't reinstall any programs automatically.
When one is installing apps on a new device (or reset my existing device), it is nice to install all the apps you use, given I have tried and tested over 220 apps and I use possibly 20. It takes me over 30- 45 minutes to sort through the unwanted apps (because the list refreshes and starts at the top on every install) , I have to painstakingly scrolled through a list of what I call C&@P and find my gems hidden among them, not to mention I may get confuse between a apps on my list and the C&@P I am trying to avoid.
So searching for a solution I found this tread. I would happily spend an hour organising it to make it less cumbersome with every reset. So that why I need to delete all the unwanted apps associated with my account because I only want 20 apps associated with my account.
There are many solutions to the problem the basic principle is:
1) Ask Google to add extra features = I have no controlee over what they do.
2) Removing unwanted apps from my account = a personal liberty and I "can" (should be able to) controlee my personal information as I see fit.
In some occasions users like my self, download dump apps =P
I really want them deleted!!!
This is the message on Google Plays website.. as of today.
At this time, there is no way to delete records of old apps either on the Google Play website (play.google.com) or from the My Apps section of the Google Play Store app.
If you’re in Google Play and tap Menu > My Apps, or if you’ve clicked on My Android Apps/My Orders & Devices on play.google.com and you’re trying to remove some of the apps that are listed, then you’re experiencing this behavior.
At this time, there’s no workaround available; however, we do know that some users are looking for a way to delete old apps from Google Play, and we’ll certainly take this into account as we work to improve the Google Play experience in the future.
Issue first reported on: April 9, 2012
Last updated on: August 14, 2012
Here is the link from google play.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=known_issues.cs&ki_topic=1319135
At this time, there is no way to delete records of old apps either on the Google Play website (play.google.com) or from the My Apps section of the Google Play Store app.
If you’re in Google Play and tap Menu > My Apps, or if you’ve clicked on My Android Apps/My Orders & Devices on play.google.com and you’re trying to remove some of the apps that are listed, then you’re experiencing this behavior.
At this time, there’s no workaround available; however, we do know that some users are looking for a way to delete old apps from Google Play, and we’ll certainly take this into account as we work to improve the Google Play experience in the future.
Issue first reported on: April 9, 2012
Last updated on: August 14, 2012
Here is the link from google play.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=known_issues.cs&ki_topic=1319135
Just a quick post to let you know that this is now possible with the latest version of the Google Play app. Simply select Google-Play from your applications and select uninstall-updates, this will return you to the old Marketplace app, however, will prompt you to install Google Play, I had 3.7 or 3.8 before, I'm now on 3.9.16 and on the "All Apps" page, there is a no-entry sign to the right of the app which allows you to remove it from the All Apps list.
Mayhem
Android Expert
Doesnt really work.. Have you checked your Play account at Googles website?
https://play.google.com/store/account?start=0&num=40
All the 40 or 50 apps I deleted using the new GooglePlay app are still there... So all this does is hide them on the phone.
Its also very tedious as after each one is deleted it goes back to the top of the list.
Do they even employ people to test usability of Google products?
EDIT: Tell a lie.. SOME apps delete and SOME dont... I cannot get shot of FPS Doug Soundboard!!! Still its not as embarrassing an app to have in your list as others!
https://play.google.com/store/account?start=0&num=40
All the 40 or 50 apps I deleted using the new GooglePlay app are still there... So all this does is hide them on the phone.
Its also very tedious as after each one is deleted it goes back to the top of the list.
Do they even employ people to test usability of Google products?
EDIT: Tell a lie.. SOME apps delete and SOME dont... I cannot get shot of FPS Doug Soundboard!!! Still its not as embarrassing an app to have in your list as others!
JimSmith94
Android Enthusiast
Press and hold the first one, and then you can select the rest and delete them all at once.
This doesn't work for at least three forum members (including me).
Harry2
Extreme Android User
Jim is right
... but don't press on that strikethrough circle icon on the right side, long press on the left side at the app's icon instead.
And selecting the rest goes the same, but just tap (not long press ! ) on the left side at the app's icon.
When you've all apps selected then tap on the strikethrough circle icon at the upper right corner to delete them
Harry