How to uninstall and reinstall Hulu app on Samsung smart TV

You should uninstall Samsung TV apps you don't use

Updated on February 21, 2022

What to Know

  • 2020 models: Press Home on remote, go to Settings > Support > Device Care > Manage Storage. Select apps, tap Delete, and confirm.
  • 2017-19 models: Press Home > Apps on remote. Then, go to Settings > Downloaded Apps > Delete and follow prompts to confirm.
  • 2015-16 models: Press Home on remote. Then, go to Apps > My Apps > Options > Delete. Select apps, press Delete, and follow prompts to confirm.

This article details how to delete Samsung TV apps on models made after 2015.

How to Remove Apps From a Samsung TV (2020)

Follow these steps to delete apps on 2020 (TU/Q/LS series) Samsung TVs:

  1. Press the Home button on your remote to bring up the smart hub, then select Settings.

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  2. Scroll down to the Support tab (the cloud with a question mark), then select Device Care.

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  3. Wait for your TV to run a quick scan, then select Manage Storage.

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  4. Select the app(s) you want to remove, then select Delete.

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  5. Select OK to confirm.

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  6. A status bar will appear showing the deletion progress. When it reaches 100%, select OK. The app should no longer appear in your viewing selection.

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How to Remove Apps From a Samsung TV (2017-2019)

Follow these steps to delete apps on 2017 (M/MU/Q/LS series), 2018 (N/NU/Q/LS series), and 2019 (R/RU/Q/LS series) Samsung TVs:

  1. Press the Home button on your remote control to access the Samsung TV Smart Hub.

  2. Select the Apps icon (the four small boxes) using the remote's directional pad.

  3. Select Settings (the gear icon) located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

  4. Scroll down to the Downloaded Apps section and select the app you want to delete.

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  5. Select Delete from the pop-up menu. You may be prompted to select Delete a second time to confirm.

    Apps that are pre-installed by Samsung (such as Netflix) can't be deleted, but you can remove them from the home screen.

How to Uninstall Apps on a Samsung TV (2015-2016)

Follow these steps to delete apps on 2016 (K/KU/KS series) and 2015 (J/JU/JS series) Samsung TVs:

  1. Press the Home button on your remote control and select Apps.

  2. Select My Apps.

  3. Select Options at the bottom of the apps screen.

    On J/JU/JS series TVs, Options and Delete are located at the top of the screen.

  4. Select Delete from the menu.

  5. Select the app(s) that you want to delete.

    Factory pre-installed apps will be grayed out since they cannot be deleted.

  6. Select Delete at the bottom of the screen.

  7. Select Delete again to confirm.

  8. A status bar will appear showing the deletion progress. When it reaches 100%, select OK. The app should no longer appear in your viewing selection.

How to Hide Apps on the Samsung TV Home Screen

If you can't (or don't want to) delete an app, you can at least remove it from the home menu:

There may be variations in the steps depending on your TV's model and year, so consult the user manual if the process below doesn't work.

  1. Highlight the app you want to remove from the home screen and press the down button on your remote.

  2. Select Remove, then select Remove againin the pop-up confirmation box. The app should no longer appear on the home screen. 

    You can also move the position of the app on the app bar by selecting Move.

You can still access apps you removed from the home screen on the My Appspage.

FAQ

  • How do I find an app installed on a Samsung TV?

    Look for it in the Home screen menu. If it's not there, go to Apps, where all of your TV's apps are listed.

  • How do I free up space on my Samsung smart TV?

    Erase apps you don't use. Reset the Smart Hub. On models made after 2019, also try clearing the app cache and data. If all else fails, reset your TV.

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How do I uninstall and reinstall Hulu on my TV?

Press and hold the Hulu and Google Home apps until they begin to wiggle > Tap the X on the upper corner of the icon to delete..
Power-cycle your device by turning it off for 1 minute..
Head to the App Store to reinstall the app..

How do I install Hulu on my Samsung Smart TV?

Samsung TV and Blu-ray player Press Home on your remote to access the Smart Hub. Select Apps, then search for “Hulu” using the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.

Why won't my Hulu app open on my Samsung TV?

Check for app and system updates: To check for Hulu updates, visit your device's app store. To check for system updates, visit your device's settings menu. Clear cache and data: You can typically clear cache/data via your device's settings menu. This step removes temporary files to help free up needed space.