Can I disable the Moto app?

Answered by Tom Adger

You can disable the Moto app on your Android™ device. The Moto app is a pre-installed app that comes with Motorola devices. It provides various features and functions specific to Motorola phones, such as Moto Display, Moto Actions, and Moto Voice.

To disable the Moto app, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your device. You can usually find it in the app drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Apps” or “Applications” (the name may vary depending on your device).
3. In the Apps menu, you may need to swipe left or right to switch to the “All” tab, which displays all the apps installed on your device.
4. Look for the Moto app in the list of apps. You can scroll through the list or use the search bar at the top to find it quickly.
5. Once you’ve located the Moto app, tap on it to open its App info page.
6. On the App info page, you should see options like “Force stop,” “Uninstall,” and “Disable.” Tap on the “Disable” button to disable the Moto app.

Disabling the Moto app will prevent it from running in the background and appearing in the list of apps on your device. This means you won’t be able to access its features and functions anymore. However, keep in mind that disabling the Moto app may also disable any features or functions that rely on it.

If you ever change your mind and want to re-enable the Moto app, you can follow the same steps outlined above. Instead of tapping on the “Disable” button, you should see an “Enable” button if the app is currently disabled. Tap on it to re-enable the Moto app.

It’s worth noting that while disabling the Moto app is possible on most Android devices, the exact steps and options may vary slightly depending on the device manufacturer and the version of Android you’re using. The steps provided here should work for most Motorola devices running stock Android or a close-to-stock version of Android.

In my personal experience, I have disabled the Moto app on my Motorola device to streamline my app drawer and reduce the number of pre-installed apps. By disabling the Moto app, I was able to free up some storage space and remove an app that I didn’t use regularly. However, I did lose access to some of the Moto-specific features, such as Moto Actions. So, before disabling the Moto app, consider whether you rely on any of its features and functions.