A very handy but underrated feature in Google's Android 4.x operating system is the ability to disable apps. Disabling apps is a way to basically freeze and ...

With the introduction of Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), Google gave users the power to disable system-level apps on an Android device. At first, you may think, “Why would I ever need to do ...

This article teaches you how to turn off automatic updates on your Android smartphone. It also explains how to stop the Play Store from auto-updating your apps.

Wondering what Android System WebView is and whether it's safe to disable it? Our quick primer on Android System WebView should hopefully clear up your doubts.

When do apps automatically update? As mentioned, this feature on your Android device is turned on by default when you set up your phone. Automatic updates happen during certain times so as not to ...

Google didn't tell Android users much about Android System SafetyCore before it hit their phones. Fortunately, you can disable it.

How to check for Android updates: Open the Settings app. Go into System. Tap on System update. If there’s an update available, follow on-screen instructions to install the update.

The best way to alleviate the burden on your Android's system resources and extend battery life is to make sure the only apps running in the background are the ones you want running.