Here are all the apps you can safely uninstall on the OnePlus 12R

OnePlus' OxygenOS adds a lot of great customizations and features to the basic Android experience. However, it also adds unnecessary apps that you'll want to remove from your phone. This was the case with the OnePlus 12 and is true for the OnePlus 12R. Despite being one of the best budget Android phones, this bloatware makes the experience feel a little less premium. This guide will walk you through the apps you can safely remove from your OnePlus 12R.

How to remove apps from OnePlus 12R

Depending on the app, you can either uninstall or disable it. Uninstalling an app will remove it completely from your phone. Disabling an app will keep it on your phone but will not be allowed to work in the background, remove all updates, and remove it from your app drawer. The only way to remove the app is to root your phone. Whether you need to uninstall or disable an app, there are two methods to do so.

Method 1: Uninstall or disable apps via the Settings app

1. Start the Settings App.
2. Choose Apps.
3. Choose App management.

   

4. Select the app you want to uninstall or disable.
5. Tap the Uninstall or Deactivate Button below the app icon.

   

   

This app will disappear from your app drawer or home screen.

Method 2: Uninstall or disable apps via the app drawer

If you don't want to dig around in the Settings app, disable or uninstall apps from your phone's app drawer.

1. Swipe up on the home screen to open the app drawer.
2. Find the app you want to uninstall or disable and tap and hold its icon.
3. To uninstall an app, tap the Uninstall button in the displayed menu.

   

4. If you disable an app, select App info from the pop-up menu and tap the Deactivate Button.

   

   

You need to do this in your app drawer because removing an app from your home screen is not the same as disabling it.

Which apps can I remove from my OnePlus 12R?

Now that we know how to remove these apps, let's look at which apps you can safely remove from your device.

While removing these apps is safe, you may not want to do so. For example, if you frequently watch YouTube on your phone, leave it on your phone. If you use Gmail as your email client, leave the Gmail app on your device. It's all a matter of personal preference.

Why should I delete these apps from my phone?

These apps don't cause any harm when they're on your device. Still, there are some benefits to removing them when you're not using them. Removing these apps from your device frees up space for other apps and files. They also don't use any processing power, so your device runs more smoothly. You also don't have to manage the updates or other details of apps you hardly use, saving you mental capacity.

How to uninstall system apps from OnePlus 12R

System apps are stored in your phone's system folder. Some of them are important to your device's functions, while others can be easily removed. You can use the methods above to remove some system apps, but others may require more tact. Shizuku service can help remove or freeze these apps using ADB commands.

The only other option is to root your phone, which is generally not recommended. You should only do this if you know what you are doing, as it carries serious risks. These risks include voiding your phone's warranty and removing security measures put in place by your phone's manufacturer. Proceed with caution.

No more bloatware

While OnePlus phones come with essential apps installed, they also come with a lot of unnecessary apps. Most of them can be easily removed to free up space on your device. For more information about OnePlus' OxygenOS Android skin and how to get the most out of it, check out our OxygenOS guide.

OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R is the cheaper sibling of the OnePlus 12 and offers almost the same experience as the flagship at a lower price. This is achieved through a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a 6.78-inch FHD+ OLED display, and a powerful 5,500mAh battery.