What you need to know • Google has removed the option to uninstall system app updates directly from Play Store listings. • The change affects many devices and app types, including hidden system apps. • Users can still uninstall system app updates, but only through the app's settings menu on their device.

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Google is rolling out an update for the Play Store that takes away its ability to easily uninstall app updates for system apps.

One of the best parts about Android is that, unlike iOS, manufacturers, such as Google and Samsung, can send out updates for their system apps, such as Phon

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