How To Reset Default Apps on an Android

If you want to use the "Internet" app for your web browser, you can change which apps act as your default.If you prefer the originals, you can easily reset your defaults.You can learn how to reset the default apps on your phone or tablets.

Step 1: You can open settings.

The gear icon can be found in the Quick Panel when you hit the top of your screen.You can find it on one of the Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.It's important to know that stock Android is similar to the own version of the software.

Step 2: There are apps that you can tap to get notifications.

The orange 3x3 grid icon is next to it.

Step 3: You can see all the apps.

Under the display of your recently opened apps, you'll see this centered in the page.

Step 4: If you want to change the app, tap it.

The default web browser or text messaging app is what the app currently is set to default for.

Step 5: It is possible to tap advanced.

This is at the bottom of the menu and will allow for more menu options.

Step 6: You can open by default.

It is again at the bottom of the menu.

Step 7: You can tap Clear.

The default app will be reset once this is done.

Step 8: Open the settings.

You can find the gear icon in the Quick Panel.You can find it on one of the Home screens, in the app drawer or by searching.It's important to know that stock Android is similar to the own version of the software.

Step 9: The tap system can be used.

You might have to scroll down to find this option.

Step 10: It is possible to tap advanced.

This is at the bottom of the menu and will allow for more menu options.

Step 11: There are reset options that you can tap.

It's next to an arrow that circles around a clock.

Step 12: You can reset app preferences.

The option is located in the middle of the menu.All of your apps will be reset, including disabled apps, disabled app notifications, default apps and background app restrictions.

Step 13: If you want to reset the apps, tap them.

You can continue if you understand what resetting your app preferences will do.You won't lose app data if you do this.After disabling all the apps that you previously disabled, you'll need to reset all app preferences.

Step 14: You can open your settings on your phone.

The gear icon can be found in the Quick Panel when you hit the top of your screen.You can find it on one of the Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.The steps will be different since the stock models have their own menu setup.

Step 15: You can tap the apps.

You might have to scroll to find this menu open next to an icon of a white 2x2 grid on a blue background.You can see a list of all the apps on your phone.

Step 16: Choose the default apps.

It is the first option on the menu.

Step 17: If you want to change the app, tap it.

The default web browser or text messaging app is what the app currently is set to default for.

Step 18: You can set the app as default.

The circle next to the app will tell you if it is selected.

Step 19: The back arrow has a tap on it.

The default app will change to reflect your selection.If it doesn't, restart your phone.

Step 20: Open the settings.

You can find the gear icon in the Quick Panel.You can find it on one of the Home screens, in the app drawer or by searching.The steps will be different since the stock models have their own menu setup.

Step 21: You can tap the apps.

You might have to scroll to find this menu open next to an icon of a white 2x2 grid on a blue background.You can see a list of the apps on your phone.

Step 22: You can tap.

There are three dots in the top-right corner of the menu.

Step 23: To reset app preferences, tap on it.

The last item in the menu is usually it.All of your apps will reset, including disabled apps, disabled app notifications, default apps and background app restrictions.

Step 24: To reset, tap.

You can continue if you understand what resetting your app preferences will do.You won't lose any data by doing this.After disabling all the apps you disabled before, you'll need to reset all app preferences.