4 Ways to Find Deleted Apps on Android
Are you trying to recall the name of an app that you installed long ago but then uninstalled? If you try tons of apps, I’m sure you are in the same boat as I am. What if I tell you there are easy ways than trying to use one’s goldfish memory to see alist of uninstalled apps? So without wasting time, here’s how to find deleted apps on Android easily. Let’s begin.
How to Find Deleted Apps on Android
1. Using Google Play Store
Google Play Store has a feature that lets you check previously installed apps. Since it’s a native feature, you don’t need to download a third-party app or sign in separately. Before you move on to the steps, make sure you’re logged in through the same Google Account previously used. This also helps in restoring previous purchases if any.
1.Open Google Play Store on your phone.
- Tap on the profile picture icon at the top and selectManage apps & devicefrom the menu.
Pro Tip:Touch and hold the Play Store icon on the home screen and select My apps to reach the same screen.
3.Tap on theManagetab.
4.Then, press theInstalledbutton and chooseNot installedfrom the menu.
5.Here you will see the list of deleted apps. Since you don’t have a search option, simply scroll down to find the app you’re looking for. Use theSorticon to sort alphabetically or most recently installed.
Tip:If you cannot find the app you’re looking for, try changing your Google account from the top-right profile picture icon on the Play Store homepage.
- Once you do find the app you’re looking for, tap on the app to view the app details page and hit the Install button to download it again on your phone. Or, tap on the checkbox next to the apps to select multiple apps. Then, hit the Install button at the top to download multiple apps.
2. Using the Play Store Website
You can also see the list of deleted or previously installed apps on your Android phone from the Play Store’s website.
1. Openplay.google.comin a browser.
2.Click on the profile picture icon at the top and go toLibrary and devices.
- Go to theAppstab. Here you will find all the apps currently and previously installed on your phone. Click on an app to view its details and hit the Install button to install it on the selected device.
Pro Tip:You may reach the Apps screen directly by visitingplay.google.com/apps.
3. Using Galaxy Store
If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you should check the Galaxy Store as well to find the deleted apps. Here are the steps for the same:
1.Open the Galaxy Store app on your phone.
2.Tap on the three-bar icon at the top and selectMy appsfrom the menu.
3.You will see both the installed and deleted apps. To filter them, tap on theSort and Filtericon and turn off the toggle next toShow installed apps. Hit theOKbutton.
4.Now, you will only see the deleted apps. Scroll down to find the desired app or tap on the Sort and Filter icon again to sort by date, name, or size of the app.
Tip:Find thedifference between Galaxy Store and Play Storeon Android.
4. View Uninstalled Sideloaded Apps
Since there is an app for everything on Android, there’s an app to check the history of deleted sideloaded apps as well. However, the app won’t show the apps that were deleted before you installed the recovery app. You can keep it installed on your phone to check uninstalled apps (installed from Play Store or sideloaded) in the future.
1.Install theApp Managerapp on your Android phone.
Open the app and grant the necessary permission.
You will the list of currently installed apps on your phone. Tap on the three-bar icon and selectRemoved appsfrom the menu.
4.You will see the history of removed apps from your phone. Look for theInstalled fromlabel under each app to identify whether it was installed from the Google Play Store app or sideloaded using APK file.
Tip:You can also useApp Recoveryto find deleted apps on your Android phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.How to find an app that has been deleted from the Play Store?
Play Store will show the apps (installed or not installed) that are still available on it. If an app has been removed by the developer, you must find its APK throughAPKMirror.comorAPKpure.comprovided you remember its name.
- How to find purchasedapps on the Play Store?
To find purchased apps on Google Play Store, tap on the profile picture icon in Play Store and select Payments & subscriptions from the menu followed by Budget & history. Scroll down to find the desired app.
3.How to check app install history on an Android phone?
You can use Google Play Store’s Manage apps section to view the app install history. Or, use third-party apps likeApp Install Historyto view the list of installed apps on your phone along with other details.
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Mehvish Mushtaqis a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she’s always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She’s been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. You can also find her work onMake Tech Easier,Guiding Tech, andNerds Chalk
