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Uninstalling an update

Curnow1
Contributor

Uninstalling an update

Is there a possibility to uninstall a update to a app which isn't a built in app? I recently updated a app and it crashes and im not able to play.  So i nees to to wait for a repair update or i can uninstall a update? 

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Samuel1
Hero

Generally no, it's not possible. Check Settings > Apps > [open up the app]. If it's possible, you will have the option to uninstall updates.

Curnow1
Contributor

No there is no ability to press uninstall updates 

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Qatrium
Expert

Uninstall the whole app, go to APKMirror site and sideload the version you want (not the latest of course). Don't forget to enable "Unknown sources" option in Settings -> Security.

Curnow1
Contributor

Hi so ive been searching through the Internet on how to uninstall a app update and i found that i need to change the.APK files. I already have a older version apk file of the app but i have no idea where.to paste it. Ive been looking in my file manager but couldn't find anything. i also know i dont need a rooted device.
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Uliwooly
Expert

@Curnow1

System/app 

or 

data/app

Curnow1
Contributor

Uli i dont understand....  Where can i find that?

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Uliwooly
Expert

@Curnow1

You need root access

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Qatrium
Expert

No I didn't mean like that. Simply let's say you need to roll back Facebook app to its previous version. You need to uninstall Facebook from your mobile and download the APK on your phone (or on your PC then transfer it to phone). It doesn't matter where to place it, just navigate to it with file commander and tap on the downloaded APK to install it, just like you double click on EXE files on PC to start installation. No root needed here.

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Uliwooly
Expert

@Quester

I think I missunderstood, I thought he was asking to replace the preloaded apps with different versions Face_with_stuck-out_Tongue