Samsung News, while potentially useful, can sometimes be unwanted. Here’s how to disable it on your device:
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Steps to Disable
- Home Screen Method: Long press an empty area on your home screen.
- Swipe to find the Samsung News panel (it might be labeled “Samsung Free” or similar).
- Toggle the switch at the top to turn it off.
Alternative Method
Go to Settings, then Apps. Find Samsung News and disable it.
Samsung News, while potentially useful, can sometimes be unwanted. Here’s how to disable it on your device:
- Home Screen Method: Long press an empty area on your home screen.
- Swipe to find the Samsung News panel (it might be labeled “Samsung Free” or similar).
- Toggle the switch at the top to turn it off.
Go to Settings, then Apps. Find Samsung News and disable it.
Troubleshooting
If you’re still seeing news feeds after trying these steps, consider the following:
- Check for Similar Apps: You might have a different news aggregator app installed. Review your installed apps and disable any that seem suspicious;
- Samsung Internet: If the news is appearing as pop-ups from Samsung Internet, you may have inadvertently installed a malicious app or allowed notifications from a website. Check your browser settings for unwanted website permissions and clear your browsing data. Consider scanning your device with a reputable antivirus app.
- “Discover” Feed: If you’re seeing a news feed on the left of your home screen that isn’t explicitly labeled “Samsung News,” it might be the Google Discover feed; To disable this, long-press on the home screen, go to Settings, and look for an option to disable the “Discover” feed or “Google Feed.”
- Uninstall (If Possible): In some cases, you might be able to uninstall Samsung News completely. Go to Settings > Apps, find Samsung News, and see if an “Uninstall” option is available. If not, you can usually only disable it.
Customization Instead of Disabling
Before completely disabling Samsung News, consider customizing it to filter out unwanted content. You can often adjust notification settings, choose preferred topics, and block sources you don’t trust. This might allow you to keep the app installed for the information you do want, while minimizing the clutter.
Re-Enabling Samsung News
If you change your mind and want to re-enable Samsung News, simply repeat the steps above, but this time toggle the switch on or select the “Enable” option in the app settings.
