SAMSUNG TV DELETE PREINSTALLED APP (DEVELOP MODE)

READ DESCRIPTION IF HAVING TROUBLES.
Auto update failing because of no space available? Delete samsung bloatware in developer mode! The e-Manual itself takes up 90MB of storage (up to 11% if you have the 800 MB model).
FAQ:
Q. Delete button still grayed out.
A. Not sure why... First time it worked just fine for me, the second time I tried to restart it few times but it didn't work. Waited few hours, restarted again and it worked...
For some people took days, for others worked at first try.
The develop mode is flawed like all the system.
Q. How to bring up the keyboard?
A. Press "123" button under the power button (top left) or connect a USB keyboard. On some devices you have just to press "1-2-3-4-5" on the channel buttons and develop mode menu will pop up.
Q. Deep link test not showing up.
A. You need to restart the TV after enabling develop mode. To restart it keep the power button pressed until the Samsung logo shows up (one click simply put it on stand by). You could have to wait some time to make it active (even days).
Q. The default apps reinstalled themselves
A. You can disable auto update to avoid it (it's located below settings in "APPS"). E-manual won't come back. If they'll be back even after these steps something you could try is to delete them again (it could take days to renable the delete button), once you've deleted those apps, install some random apps just to fill the memory, this will probably prevent them to reinstall. When you need to install an app that you actually need just delete some of the 'memory-fill' apps that you download and you're done! Another's solution but a bit more tricky is adding the downloading pages URL to the blacklist of your router preventing the TV to reinstall it (but I have only read this solution on a forum, didn't try it), probably when you want to update or install another app you have to disable the blacklist and then enable it again. Former solution should work good by the way.
Q. Did Samsung disable this trick recently?
A. Well I've heard that people with a recent TV model might not be able to activate the Deep Link Test option but one user reported that resetting the TV to factory mode and then following the steps in the video allowed him to activate the Deep Link Test option.
I'll just report what he said: "So I figured out how to delete apps with the new update. You have to set your TV back to factory settings by clicking self diagnosis, in settings and clicking reset. Once your TV has reset do no accept any options that aren't mandatory and do not allow all channels, apps and radio to download. Go to apps when you have finished skipping everything that you're able to in the set up, and enable develop mode per videos steps then go to the app settings and you should be able to delete apps I clicked delete a few times with the unable to delete msg, before it actually allowed me to delete. Sorry if these instructions aren't clear. I can't really explain the exact steps but I hope you get the gist. I deleted Apple TV, BBC sport, e manual and also untick automatic update.
Sorry - to delete go to deep link test, click ok, then scroll to delete and click delete. The apps did not need to be locked and I did not write anything in the content id box. Basically restore the you TV back to factory and the update won't be on there"

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

READ IF HAVING TROUBLES. FAQ: Q. Delete button still grayed out. A. Not sure why... First time it worked just fine for me, the second time I tried to restart it few times but it didn't work. Waited few hours, restarted again and it worked... For some people took days, for others worked at first try. The develop mode is flawed like all the system. Q. How to bring up the keyboard? A. Press "123" button under the power button (top left) or connect a USB keyboard. On some devices you have just to press "1-2-3-4-5" on the channel buttons and develop mode menu will pop up. Q. Deep link test not showing up. A. You need to restart the TV after enabling develop mode. To restart it keep the power button pressed until the Samsung logo shows up (one click simply put it on stand by). You could have to wait some time to make it active (even days). Q. The default apps reinstalled themselves A. You can disable auto update to avoid it (it's located below settings in "APPS"). E-manual won't come back. If they'll be back even after these steps something you could try is to delete them again (it could take days to renable the delete button), once you've deleted those apps, install some random apps just to fill the memory, this will probably prevent them to reinstall. When you need to install an app that you actually need just delete some of the 'memory-fill' apps that you download and you're done! Another's solution but a bit more tricky is adding the downloading pages URL to the blacklist of your router preventing the TV to reinstall it (but I have only read this solution on a forum, didn't try it), probably when you want to update or install another app you have to disable the blacklist and then enable it again. Former solution should work good by the way. Q. Did Samsung disable this trick recently? A. Well I've heard that people with a recent TV model might not be able to activate the Deep Link Test option but one user reported that resetting the TV to factory mode and then following the steps in the video allowed him to activate the Deep Link Test option. I'll just report what he said: "So I figured out how to delete apps with the new update. You have to set your TV back to factory settings by clicking self diagnosis, in settings and clicking reset. Once your TV has reset do no accept any options that aren't mandatory and do not allow all channels, apps and radio to download. Go to apps when you have finished skipping everything that you're able to in the set up, and enable develop mode per videos steps then go to the app settings and you should be able to delete apps I clicked delete a few times with the unable to delete msg, before it actually allowed me to delete. Sorry if these instructions aren't clear. I can't really explain the exact steps but I hope you get the gist. I deleted Apple TV, BBC sport, e manual and also untick automatic update. Sorry - to delete go to deep link test, click ok, then scroll to delete and click delete. The apps did not need to be locked and I did not write anything in the content id box. Basically restore the you TV back to factory and the update won't be on there"

[@mugenliv]

I had deleted most the the apps I didn't want and I even turned off auto update but I woke up today and turned on my TV to find out that all the apps I deleted were somehow added back and downloaded again. I did the process all over again. Turned off developer mode, restarted then I turned on developer mode but now I can't even delete them anymore since of course it's grayed out. And I can't seem to find the smart hub reset option either. Good thing is that like u said the e manual didn't come back so there's that. But I guess at this point I've accepted I can't delete the apps(Apple TV, apple music, at&t etc.) It's literally so fustrating to know that Samsung made deals with these apps for them to be pre loaded. Even Disney+ can't be deleted. Which is beyond stupid. Makes me wanna get a TV that doesn't oppose these apps on us. But I feel like that would be futile because what company doesn't make deals with other companies for their apps to be pre loaded. I hate it.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Something you could try is to delete them again (it could take days to renable the delete button), once you've deleted those apps, install some random apps just to fill the memory, this will probably prevent them to reinstall. When you need to install an app that you actually need just delete some of the 'memory-fill' apps that you download and you're done! Another's solution but a bit more tricky is adding the downloading pages URL to the blacklist of your router preventing the TV to reinstall it (but I have only read this solution on a forum, didn't try it), probably when you want to update or install another app you have to disable the blacklist and then enable it again. Former solution should work good by the way.

[@YnbIPb82]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech thanks for manual, but i still can't delete default apps evdn after a several restarts and smart hub resets, could you pls describe the issue when delete button was still gray after smart hub reset?

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

In 2-3 days it should be enable (try at least a restart every day to check if it has activated)

[@YnbIPb82]

@@SKIFREEGamingTechpls specify restart means restart after dev mode activated by press and hold power btn untill logo appears, or restart smart hub?

[@TheKaypey1]

I hate Being forced to have apps that I don’t like need or use taking up all my space. It worked for me thank you so much !!!

[@sophiehensley121]

I went to the apps but I couldn't bring up a keyboard how do you do that

[@michaelstorm5475]

@@sophiehensley121 I had to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to my tv. Also you could use a TV remote app on your smart phone.

[@jaromircihlar8218]

Remote control worked just fine.

[@allenm7]

They might have fixed it. No deep link even after smart hub reset and restart. It's been a month and it's still not visible.

[@nrieh4553]

I just did it on a 7 series tv (2017 or 2018, I think). An update had reinstalled the default apps I had deleted before, but I was able to delete them again. Dev mode remained switched on all the time.

[@thecutethings101]

@@nrieh4553 im having same problem while in developers mode no deep link shows up as an opition.

[@patrickwyruch9944]

You have now the option to remove it in the homescreen. 1. Open the homescreen choose the app you want to delete. 2. Press arrow down and you should see the option to 'delete'.

[@ChickensinHighDef]

I just followed these steps today and it worked just fine.

[@kakhak]

@@patrickwyruch9944 Stop writing nonsense BS.

[@FireFox-di5cz]

They have changed it! Even after enabling the developers option i dont see the de-link option in the app menu. Thanks for sharing though.

[@sweetpain8277]

Same. It's been about two weeks and it doesn't show up. So this is no longer valid.

[@stuartvaughan-williams7257]

@@sweetpain8277 Same

[@jimsha9984]

Yup, same here.

[@f1livenews2023]

same here. It also say ins error (116)

[@magster0096]

Thank you for this! Worked perfectly! To those having issues with a keyboard, your remote may be like mine. If there are number buttons on your remote, just use those.

[@Kirkshelton]

Pressing the numbers does absolutely nothing. He breezes through that step like it's obvious. Is there something I have to do to prompt entering numbers?

[@michaelstorm5475]

@@Kirkshelton my remote has no numbers either. I connected a Bluetooth keyboard. You can also download a universal remote app on your smart phone.

[@Black_Ghost69]

@@michaelstorm5475 can u give me the link of universal keyboard my tv doesn't have bluetooth btw

[@bazcuda]

At last! Thank you!! 🙏 Saves me writing a shotty letter to Samsung. I have a 7 series TV and an S10+ 512GB phone. But I won't be buying any more Samsung products until they acknowledge who actually owns purchased Samsung devices!

[@ElanAbneri]

Fantastic. I was able to add a USB memory stick to the TV and increase the memory, did not work prior to going into Developer mode. Thank you.

[@hoxhajz]

Woooooow,that is what I’m searching many times! The best way to have space in Samsung tv! Thnx! 👏👏👏

[@cutman4075]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial. I have a 2017 Samsung Smart TV and was unable to update due to the e-manual and other pre-installed apps taking up too much storage memory. I followed the steps you described and fixed the problem in less than a minute.

[@pita2439]

THANK YOU!!! Worked GREAT!!!!!! Made sure to turn off all auto updates as well for both the TV and apps. Not sure if its necessary, hopefully will prevent the apps from re-installing on their own. Again THANK YOU for putting this info out there!

[@m3mes]

Once I connected an external keyboard I was able to press 12345 all at once to bring up the development mode menu and switch it on, followed by turning the tv on/off and continue with your instructions to remove the offending preinstalled apps. TV model: UE40NU7120 Thank you for the helpful video.

[@ronboone187]

THANKS MAN!!! This Helped A BUNCH👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Those apps were so annoying and kept slowing down my TV

[@marlynnek6449]

THANK YOU! I'm so glad you figured out how to get rid of all this bloatware. It was really dragging the functionality of my television down. When I initially tried this it didn't work but I waited a few months and did it again. I don't know Samsung responded to all the complaints or what.

[@boabalaar]

Thank you Skifree I followed your instructions and deleted the e-manual, as you suggested, However the Apple TV app and the Amazon app both reinstalled themselves, But these are both small enough that I had enough room to do the updates.

[@cfldriven]

It seems to me that once you delete the default apps you need to slot in some delete able apps in there place otherwise the default apps will reappear.

[@deftonesg7898]

Thank you sir for this info my tv been driving me crazy with too many apps i dont use..great job

[@damionfritz5881]

Thanks so much I was so frustrated with this tv...but im good now ...you're awesome.

[@funnyfunny749]

Thanks alot mera 5 yaer ka baby roz tv mein youtube pe bekar ke cartoons dekhta tha now i lock dat...🤣

[@karenpang8048]

THANK YOU - this worked for us! Mine had to press 1 2 3 4 5 to get that keyboard up (just like you said)

[@AmBasLam]

Thank you… I think this is an important video tutorial for every Samsung smart TV owner. I am still not clear on how to restart the TV… After activating the developer mode, keeping the power button pressed only turns off the TV (stand by mode) … the Logo does not show up!

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Just search on Google your TV model how to reboot/restart. Anyway you can use the old school method: turn it off, unplug it, wait some seconds, plug it back in.

[@Dr_Won_Hung_Lo]

You restart your TV by holding down the power button for 5 seconds until the TV turns off and a screen will pop up saying Samsung Smart TV

[@DummyAccount-xy4zj]

It worked for me! You have to hold the power button for two seconds so that the TV will restart by itself

[@mistamarcus1877]

I followed all the steps, but delete stayed greyed out...I came back after a few hours and I was able to delete. The apps do reinstall, but deleting the e-manual gave me enough free space to update to the latest software. I now have 20%+ free space and all auto-update features are off. Cheers for the video mate 👍

[@nnas1114]

Thank you for your help! My july was not working I tried to uninstall, delete and reinstall and this finally solved my problem 😊

[@cappedmushroom]

Thank you, my man! These pre-installed apps were preventing me from downloading apps I actually wanted to install and i was sitting on an update for my q70r too.

[@SpockThePain]

The same, that Delete is grayed out since yesterday. I will update how long it takes (or not). I already reset once. At least apps can be removed from the home screen by press and hold select on the app. Samsung, give us control of the TVs we paid lots of money for!

[@SpockThePain]

Samsung Q80T (2020) firmware 1301.5 After 2 weeks Develop mode still hasn't allowed for the Delete procedure. I think they may have clobbered this method. Until someone finds another way...

[@TheCorne87]

Same with the Q95T here

[@SpockThePain]

@@TheCorne87 I think Samsung finally took the option away. For me I am resorting to using only a few apps and then anything else on a Roku stick. But this doesn't really help Samsungs ecosystem. They must get a lot of money from the Vendors who's apps are locked down.

[@TheCorne87]

@@SpockThePain scamsung !

[@peggyhui7389]

I have been looking for solutions to free space in my samsung smart tv S7 for months, bumped into your video just now, will certainly try, thank you so much!!

[@backtogolf5611]

Did it work ?

[@peggyhui7389]

@@backtogolf5611 no, see further comments by me down below 20 hrs ago.

[@fg5318]

Perfect! I had to just press the numbers 12345 and developer mode prompt popped up. Thank you. Been dealing with "low storage space" notifications for 2 years because I installed 2 additional apps on top of the basic ones. Wish I found this video a long time ago.

[@DamonPowers]

Thank you so much for this! I had a huge issue with the latest HBO app and insufficient storage on my TV. Deleting these pre-installed apps fixed it so I could update the HBO app.

[@agw421]

Literally struggling with this prob right now. Can't seem to get the deep link test to show up. How'd you defeat the demon 😈?

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description

[@S7arWarsEd]

Thank you for this post, this works i presume only on wifi, I tried it with ethernet and did not get any response or luck but the moment I switched over to wifi, SUCCESS! I have a q70 btw and was able to do so. The Tv's performance was much better, very annoying that we as consumers dont have the options to just delete them and have the space... next should be how to completely disable the wifi without opening up the tv and removing it as seen on other youtube videos.

[@merig00]

Also have Q70 and no luck. Even factory reset tv, didn't sign in into the Hub and Delete button still greyed out :( Any tips?

[@betaraybill5329]

I've had a Q80T in Develop mode for one week now without the Delete option becoming available. This is Firmware 1301.5. At least the apps can be moved or removed from the home screen by press and hold select on the app. This doesn't free memory but it does get rid of unused apps from the home screen.

[@TheCorne87]

Same with the Q95T here

[@merig00]

Thank you for the info! What worked for me is waiting. About a week ago I followed every posible way and instructions but delete button stayed grayed out. So I gave up. Today I went into Apps to download a new application and decided to try again. And it worked! So I guess it takes time for samsung server to update your record with developer rights.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Yes! Read the description if you'll have any others issues

[@derekdrozdzak]

so you just left your tv in developer mode for like a week and then the deep link and delete options showed up?

[@merig00]

@@derekdrozdzak yeah. i follow the instructions in the video. nothing happened, and then I checked a couple of days later and the Delete button was functioning.

[@daveembury602]

Thank you pal perfect video. Damn Samsung clogging up my TV with built in apps I'm never going to use. 👍👍👍

[@tequilaburp]

Even on developer mode I dont have Deep Link Test:(

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description if it can help

[@HeIIaa]

I have the same problem. I’ve factory reset about a million times. I’m sure you have a 2020 Samsung too. They probably found a way to block you from doing this. Which is stupid cause the tv comes with a bunch of apps you don’t want to use so you barely have room to add more. Hulu runs terribly too because of the little memory this tv has.

[@danandjaxmoviereviews4002]

I’ve got the same issue... no Deep Link Test option at all. Even after restarting and resetting smart hub.

[@allenm7]

@@danandjaxmoviereviews4002 same here. They prolly blocked out

[@TheBond71]

Q90T I dont have Deep link test...😵

[@GypsyKingGG]

Legend, had to do this a few times but at last it allowed me to delete apps the would just reappear beforehand. Cheers!

[@J-M.C]

This still worked for me. I just had to plug in an external PC Keyboard for the 12345 input. Thanks!

[@alexduncan4961]

Thank you! We were ready to bin our Samsung & buy a new tv but this has worked!

[@ambrosesays]

Thanks! It worked for me by enabling developer mode and then force restarting the tv by holding down the powerbutton

[@elgoogler3581]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@dvanek74]

Worked great...had to delete a bunch of pre-loaded apps I didn't even use (and likely never would have) to be able to UPDATE my HBOMAX that stopped working...but would not update because of the memory size required...and you couldn't delete and reinstall...which I thought was plain stupid...until I tried this. Like I said, worked great when the 'developer mode' menu finally came up.

[@johnm6108]

You sir are a godsend. I finally got rid of all that pre-installed crap. Thanks.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Godsend seems a bit exaggerated but thank you!! Ahahahaha

[@gjaxx]

Looks like Samsung have shut the door on this hack. Followed all the steps... And the description notes... 'Develop mode is active, but after a week of waiting for the' deep link test' option to show up nothing has happened. Other sites/forums have offered the same solution as you. Early responders reported the hack as working, but like me, people trying it now are not getting a deep link test option on apps drop down menu. This is really grinding my gears as I only have one personal app installed, the rest being unasked for and enforced. My available memory is now down to 10% and reducing on a daily basis... and I've only had the tv for a week If you want to add apps to a tv you've paid for and want to use it the way YOU want to use it... I highly recommend buying something other than Samsung. While I'm ranting... Why is the memory so small in the first place? It's not like a 10GB memory chip takes up more space than the pathetic 2GB installed

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Yeah I've noticed some other people recently saying that Samsung have probably fixed this trick :/

[@Coco-uy4kx]

You need to reset your TV. I did it yesterday. Basically put it back to factory settings, then follow the video instructions

[@skouuM]

Did everything, delete was still greyed out, i did a reset, disabled auto update, delete was there this time, deleted every preinstalled app, 5 mins later they reinstalled themselves, plz help, juste with these my storage is at 85% and my tv is super slow ...

[@Nature_Pulse_]

It worked for me. I deleted the e-manuel. Thanks man.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

No problem 👍

[@you2ber252]

Doesn't work on Q90T with up to date firmware. There's no Deep Link Test option in the menu

[@sicwititdimeful]

As soon as i restarted my tv the apps were all back. Unreal

[@lDarkfoxxl]

Try turning off auto update

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description if it can help

[@sicwititdimeful]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech douche baggggggg

[@nrieh4553]

Thanks a lot! I had deleted their crapware before, but I totally forgot that you need to choose 'cancel' on a deep link tab. Pressing ok does nothing, it does not unlock the delete option. I was almost scared that they had patched this feature away. The storage is still around 600mb full, even with the very few apps installed, though (local movie provider+youtube+ local sport channel app). But it's way better than before, where it was like 780 out of 800.

[@dookie1980]

Worked for me on my nu7300. Very helpfull. Thanks!

[@katakanafreak8889]

Oh, I figured out eventually. It works! Thanks 🙏🙏

[@kellywyld1987]

I have a new TU 7 series and can't get the "deep link" option to appear at all in developer mode when following your steps. Any ideas?

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description in that can help

[@tomasstryczek]

It worked on my Samsung ru8000 ! Thanks a lot bro cheers from NL.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

:)

[@Bauer753]

been like 2 weeks and the deep link test is still not showing..i've restarted so many times too

[@Benqant]

Thanks! Did it today but had to reset the tv to factory settings before it let me uninstall apps. 2017 samsung.

[@kprahladpai]

This is amazing man. Your trick helped me a lot. This was so much helpful because I did not have any space left in the TV.

[@unwavering9276]

Doesn't work for me even after resetting smarthub.

[@madhatstand]

Worked fine for me on a 2019 Samsung TV - I plugged in a USB keyboard and just pressed 12345 and viola! I had do the "Deep Link Test" though but it worked. I also disabled auto updates, so hopefully that will stop them reinstalling? It's no big deal manually updating the ones i use if it works!

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Yes it prevents them to reinstall

[@truthx7]

all thiese apps are bloatware.just delete them,and use your tv offline.you will gain a huge performance boost with the ui and it will help with gaming performance.just buy a fire tv since it runs faster and has better app compatibility

[@trugoku]

Thanks! It worked, finally able to remove apple and install nfl ! Also removed e manual thanks for the recommendation 😀

[@josevelasquez1887]

WORKING Method Go to support tab and the setting reset smart hub Then when down scroll down and reset in the same tab Note you NEED a Samsun account for this to work

[@derekdrozdzak]

still doesnt work. no deep link option as others have already said.

[@mehmetsahin19389]

Another way to solve; if you managed to enter develope mode and see the new deep link option but can not see the delete option activated, please make your tv' language in english. Your local language will not allow you to see the delete option activated although you have done the whole steps correctly.

[@sinediss]

Still not working

[@ALEXXTAR1]

Deep link doesn’t appear

[@johnr5458]

I did it, you don't need to pop up a keyboard, you can just hit 12345 in the apps menu and it throws up the developer mode. Thanks so much for this, you're a legend👍🏻 One more thing, how do we stop the Samsung adverts that appear ?

[@willlesage7567]

I could access to the developp mode but I don't have the "deep access link" button. How do I do? Btw, My Samsung tv is from 2021

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description

[@riekirisapratama]

Already in developer mode, but the delete is still grey & deeplink test menu not shown in my tv :/

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Restart it few times (hold the power button untill the Samsung logo shows up), if it's still not working try again after some hours

[@roundtriangel4996]

Tysm worked exactly as expected

[@ReportTheHackers]

How do I do this on a Samsung TV with Tizen? I see the Developer Mode on the top but when I go to the settings, for those apps, there's no Deep Link Test.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description

[@alexduncan4961]

Just to add, I struggled to get the 12345 thing to work but when I used an older full remote rather than the sleek black one with fewer buttons it worked.

[@paulh6522]

at 18 seconds into the video - how do you pull up the keyboard from the remote control

[@JayxoBaby]

You don't, just aim and press 1-2-3-4-5

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description for any doubt

[@chaku9906]

So I tried this a few weeks ago. But that time it didn't work. But I waited as per the description. Yesterday I was able to delete the manual and other apps that were pre-installed, but today they all come back except the manual. 😔 I had a disabled auto-update. I could save 5% of the space.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Yeah unfortunately on some TVs those apps come back, the only possible solution is the one described in the Q&A preventing them to reinstall from your router blacklist but it's a bit more complicated

[@darthbuh2933]

Deep Link Test has been removed. This no longer works.

[@canuck64]

Yup.... that's what angers me with Samsung... they keep control on what "we" own and bought

[@thomaszech7805]

simply fill up the memory with apps until a "memory full" requester appears. Within you can delete everything (doesn't work with latest update, so disable auto updates)

[@TheBigbadlou]

God bless you for this. Thank you very much

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Glad it helped :D

[@nuleafonlyfe04]

This worked! Thaaaaank you!!!

[@arsyad1105]

Just want to say that u Don't need to press deep link. Just go down to deep link and go up back and delete button enabled. I got this when I accidentally press up XD

[@AhmedSalah-mt2fi]

In the menu I don't find deep link test appear on my Samsung bu8000

[@xlRadioactive]

Muss ich mit dem "develop" samsung konto eingeloggt sein? Also da wo man sich im Samsung-Konto einloggt einfach develop und anmelden

[@Dragonata]

So this worked for me last week. I deleted about 5 bloatware apps from my TV. Today they re-appeared on my TV, and I no longer have the option to delete. I reset the Smart Hub several times, and still it won't allow me to delete using developer mode. I think Samsung have stopped consumers from being able to do this anymore.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Mmm actually I don't know, something you could try is to delete them again (restart your TV and repeat the process as many times as you need to make the delete button reappear), once you've deleted those apps, install some random apps just to fill the memory, this will probably prevent them to reinstall. When you need to install an app that you actually need just delete some of the 'memory-fill' apps that you download and you're done!

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

I've posted a comment with all the solutions to the most common problems

[@Dragonata]

So I had to turn the TV off at the wall to allow apps to be deleted again. I've also turned auto update off, because Samsung reinstalled the apps due to updates.

[@Dragonata]

The apps keep automatically re-downloading onto my TV. I've deleted them several times now, and in a matter of a few days, they're back again. I give up.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Try to fill up the memory as I told you before and let me know if it works. Another's solution but a bit more tricky is adding the downloading pages URL to the blacklist of your router preventing the TV to reinstall it (but I have only read this solution on a forum, didn't try it), probably when you want to update or install another app you have to disable the blacklist and then enable it again. Former solution should work good by the way.

[@edoardojacchia3089]

Ti voglio bene! Sono riuscito ad aggiornare la tv dopo anni! ❤

[@kenwaaaaaaay]

It worked like a charm, thanks man

[@sicwititdimeful]

I own sam q70 and it took a little trouble shooting but i got it to work. Turned off auto update so ill see if they reinstall or not

[@xXxoFreeman]

This helped, thank you.

[@DS-wt7ul]

The "deep link test" option does not appear after entering developer mode and restarting. I then reset the hub and still no luck. I will try a few more restarts. Thank you for the video.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

I've posted a comment with all the solutions to the most common problems

[@DS-wt7ul]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech I still could not get "deep link test" to appear. Even after multiple resets by keeping the power button pressed until the Samsung logo shows up. Maybe my model does not allow. I'll keep trying. Thank you

[@stacy_thecraftycat6611]

I have reset Smart Hub and still don’t see the deep link test. Waited overnight and still not showing. Tried turning Developer Mode off and back on and still not there. Any additional tips?

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

This is the way to activate it, for some people it took literally days so give it a try every day, eventually it will work

[@Makarov1337]

I did this 2 months ago and it worked. But I forgot to disable "auto update". Booted up and they all came back. Ever since then, the "delete" button has been greyed out. It's been like that for 2 months. Obviously I restarted many times but still there. Ffs. I read your description BTW. Nothing there to fix. Maybe a TV OS wipe?

[@katakanafreak8889]

I cannot get the developer mode even if I press 1-2-3 or 1-2-3-4-5. What do I do?

[@RagemanRM]

do : "1-2-3-4-5" .. !

[@RagemanRM]

then press Ok in All menus.

[@RagemanRM]

p.s my TV don't want to show: "Deep link test". ! .. But. I'll intend to wait even a few days .. !

[@cbayardelle]

Great video, I have a 2021 qled Samsung, I see develop mode but I don’t have the extra deep link test, can you please tell me why. Thanks

[@ALLBOUTRAP]

I reset the Smartv app but I still can’t delete apps with deep link test ..

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description

[@johnnyblu84]

while this video is full of good information, I am afraid it does not work for me. I am able to remove all the factory apps but when I turn off my tv they automatically reinstall themselves, even when update apps option is turned off. The only why I found to get around that is to completely fill the storage with apps.... which kind of defeats the purpose of uninstalling apps to free space. Still thank you again for a vary helpful video.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Try to have a look to the description of it can help

[@lram187]

THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@OnAirRecords]

Not working samsung UNU7090 Delete button still grayed out :/

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

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[@OnAirRecords]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech I have read, I have tried everything has not happened. Thanks for your efforts...

[@gauravampire2201]

How can I update Tizen OS version 1550 to the latest one...as the TV is now not updating....can I force it to update to the latest version?

[@Carolpg82]

Perfect!! Thank you very much for you video! It helped a lot.

[@neiljabba]

Works a treat thank you.

[@aniketkulkarni9115]

Thanks a lot dude 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@bikerpaul1074]

Tried both ways even with reseting hub and still not working... Deeplink tried to select Cancel or go back or ok.. Non will allow to delete Good video, your help it's much appreciated.. ! 👍

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Just have to wait some hours or even days, for some people it works at first try for others it takes many hours to activate

[@bikerpaul1074]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech Good video, your help it's much appreciated.. ! Thank you for your reply.. I tried days later and nothing 👍

[@bikerpaul1074]

THIS FINALLY WORKED DAYS LATER... Thank Youuuu..! 💓

[@bikerpaul1074]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech you are correct..it worked today. You sre a Star..! My Tv took over 10 seconds to turn on now is instant. Many thanks!

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Glad it helped :D

[@NikephorosPhokas]

This is no longer works for me on software version 1400 of Tizen. I get into a Developer Mode on Apps but there is no deep link option to eventually delete the default apps.

[@SantanaTheeGreat]

What if deep link test is not there ?

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

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[@lkrocks4386]

This worked, thanks a ton.

[@noahbarrera3841]

Hello I put my tv in develop mode but it’s when I scroll down in the apps I don’t find that option I’ve reset the tv a couple of times and re done it and still nothing

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

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[@dashferry06]

I dont see 'Deep Link Test' under 'View Details' on mine how come??? this is crazy

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Try to have a look to the description

[@dashferry06]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech sorry mate what do you mean by that? I have managed to bring up the app develop mode but I dont see deep link test under view details.

[@leonardcraciun597]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you

[@PNSP]

I have followed your instruction and was able to get to Developer Mode (mine appears in red). However, there is no deeplink. I have the un55ku6500

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Try to restart it multiple times, it could take days to appear, it seems strange that this model doesn't have it

[@PNSP]

@@SKIFREEGamingTech Thank you for your reply. I have tried it. I will try to continue doing so and will update the outcome!

[@RaulRieraS]

@@PNSP any luck so far?

[@jemb710]

Thank you very much! But even if you reset the Smart Hub and be able to reset the apps, it will come back as soon as you turn the TV off and on.

[@SKIFREEGamingTech]

Read the description

[@nouraly9700]

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!! This helped me 🦋