Exploring the best open-world games on Android can take you hundreds of hours. So can going to the magical world of Teyvat in Genshin Impact. As such, you might want to take a break, and the best way to do that could be going cold turkey: by uninstalling the game from your device.
A drastic measure, we know. But perhaps Genshin Impact is running poorly? A fresh install solves the underlying issue in most cases. While the UI might differ slightly between contemporary Android tablets and phones, you'll find that the overall process is pretty much the same.
How to uninstall Genshin Impact on Android
Option 1: Uninstall Genshin Impact from the home screen
The easiest way to uninstall Genshin Impact, or any other app, for that matter, is from the home screen.
- Find the Genshin Impact icon in your launcher, press your finger on it and hold.
- Slide it the app icon the top of the screen where two options will pop up.
- Move the icon to the "Uninstall" option on the right.
You will be asked to confirm whether you wish to uninstall Genshin Impact from your device. Press "Ok" to uninstall it.
Note that moving the icon to the "Remove" option on the left will simply remove the game's icon from the home screen.
Option 2: Uninstall Genshin Impact from App Info setting
The other option is via the app settings.
- Repeat the first step from the previous section by holding your finger on the icon.
- Choose "App Info" from the drop-down menu that appears.
This section lets you delete the game. In addition, you can navigate to the "Storage and cache" section to clear your cache and game data without affecting the installed game data. This option especially comes in handy if your game isn't performing up to snuff.
Genshin Impact is easily uninstalled at any time
Either of these options should solve whatever issue you were facing when trying to play Genshin Impact. Don't worry; this doesn't affect your save data. Progress for Genshin Impact is saved in the cloud and waiting for you whenever you decide to reinstall the game.