How to Delete or Lock Apps on a Samsung Smart TV

_How to Delete (or Lock) Samsung TV apps_How to Delete (or Lock) Samsung TV apps

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Your Samsung TV displays pre-installed apps you cannot remove and user-added apps you want to delete. You can manage these apps and secure them with a PIN using the system menu.

  1. Open the Apps tab on your home screen to view all installed applications [0:34].
  2. Scroll through your apps and select Delete for any items you previously added if you no longer want them on your device [0:57].
  3. Select the Lock option for pre-installed apps like YouTube that cannot be deleted to prevent unauthorized access [1:17].
  4. Enter your four-digit PIN to finalize the lock, using 0000 as the default if you have never changed it [1:31].

Ninja Tip: You can change your default PIN for better security by navigating to Settings > General & Privacy > System Manager > Change PIN.

If you need a completely clean slate, perform a factory reset by going to Settings > General & Privacy > Reset.

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