Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Removing Updates
• Method 2 of 2: Installing an older version of the app
• Warnings

This article will show you how to uninstall app updates on Android smartphones and tablets. Updates can only be uninstalled on some phones and some apps, while most smartphones and apps don't. If you don't have it either, but want to install an older version of the app, you'll have to do it manually using a third-party source. Google advises against installing apps from third-party sources as they may contain malware that can harm your phone.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Removing Updates

1. 1 Open the Settings app . The application icon looks like a gear. As a rule, you can find it on one of the desktops. If you have installed a different theme on your device, the icon may look different, but it will still be called Settings.
2. 2 Tap the "Apps" option at the top of the menu, next to the squares in the grid. This will display a list of all loaded and system applications.
3. 3 Tap the app. All applications that are installed on the device will be listed in alphabetical order. Tap the desired application to display the Application Information page.
   • Updates can be removed only on some phones and from some applications that came pre-installed on the device.
4. 4 Tap the button ⋮. It's in the upper right corner of the app information page.
   • If this button is not in the upper right corner, then the updates cannot be deleted. Skip to the second method to find out how to uninstall the app and install the old unofficial version.
5. 5 Tap Remove updates. A message will appear on the screen asking you to confirm that you want to uninstall the updates.
6. 6 Tap OK in the lower right corner of the message. This will confirm that you want to remove updates for this application.

Method 2 of 2: Installing an older version of the app

1. 1 Download and run Droid Hardware Info. Before we move on, you need to know about some of the important hardware specifications of your device in order to be sure to download the correct version of the app. To do this, you will need to download the Droid Hardware Info app from the Play Store.
   • Search for "Droid Hardware Info" and tap Install to download the app, then tap Open to launch it.
2. 2 Find out the operating system version and DPI. In the Device section, find the OS Version item to find out the version of the operating system that is installed on your device, and the Software Density item to find out the DPI value. DPI refers to the size of a phone's screen.
   • We advise you to write down this data so that you will not forget anything later.
3. 3 Find out the processor architecture of your device. Tap the System tab. Here you should pay attention to two options "Processor architecture" and "Instruction set". You need to find out if the device is on an ARM or x86 chipset to find out the system bit (32 or 64). If one of these points contains the number 64, then the system is most likely 64-bit. If not, then 32-bit.
   • If your phone has 64-bit installed, you can run 32-bit applications without any problems, provided they are of the same type (ARM or x86), but you will not be able to run 64-bit applications on 32-bit phones.
   • In modern Android models, the arm64 processor is most often installed.
4. 4 Remove the app you want to rollback version of. Before installing the old version of the application, you must completely uninstall the application.Remember which version of the application you have installed so that you can install the previous version later. To uninstall any application, you need to do the following:
   • Open the app Settings .
   • Tap My apps and games.
   • Select an application.
   • Tap Delete.
5. 5 Turn on the function "Unknown sources.’ In order to be able to install applications not only from the Google Play Store, but also from other sources, you need to allow the installation of applications from "Unknown Sources". To do this, do the following:
   • Go to Settings .
   • Tap Safety .
   • Tap unknown sourcesto enable the function.
6. 6 Follow this link https://www.apkmirror.com in the browser. Open a browser on your phone and go to the official APK Mirror website.
7. 7 Tap the magnifying glass icon and enter a name for the app. The icon is in the upper right corner of the page. APK Mirror contains many older and current versions of popular apps, so find the version you want. If you don't find a specific version of the app, do the following:
   • Tap the tab Apps (Applications).
   • Tap the name of the app.
   • Scroll down until you find the section All versions (All versions) from the newest to the oldest.
8. 8 Tap next to the version you want to download. Tap the downward-pointing arrow to the right of the version of the app you want to install. After that, you will find yourself on the download page.
9. 9 Tap SEE AVAILABLE APKS (Display available ARCs) and select the version number that matches your phone. In the Download section and under the Variant column, you must select the version of the device that you recorded earlier. If the version has an abbreviation "arm" then it is 32-bit, while "arm64" means 64-bit.
   • If your phone has a 64-bit version of the OS, it will be possible to run 32-bit applications without any problems, provided that they are of the same type (ARM or x86), but on 32-bit phones, you will not be able to run a 64-bit application. will succeed.
   • If you don't find a version that matches your DPI exactly, choose the “nodpi” version as it will generally fit all screen sizes.
10. 10 Scroll down and tap DOWNLOAD APK (Download ARC) at the bottom of the screen. After the file is downloaded, you will be prompted to open the folder or file. The file is best opened in the My Files application.
    • Tap OKif the screen prompts you to confirm your desire to download this file type.
11. 11 Go to your downloads folder and tap the app you just downloaded. On most Android phones, this will be the Downloads app in the app drawer. Otherwise, tap the Files or My Files app, and then select the Downloads folder. Find the downloaded APK file and tap it.
12. 12 Tap the button Install in the lower right corner of the screen to install the app. After the application is installed, the device will launch it. When you launch the app for the first time, you will be prompted to grant access to various device functions. Tap Allow to allow the application to access the features you want.

Warnings

• Non-Google Play Store apps may contain viruses, malware, and, if installed incorrectly, may harm your device. Install APKs from unofficial sources at your own risk.