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Ever need to roll back a buggy Android Auto update that turned your car’s display into a mess? That simple fix just got more annoying. According to an Android Authority report, Google quietly removed the “Uninstall updates” button from system app listings in the Play Store, forcing you to dig through Settings instead. What used to take two taps now requires navigating through multiple menus.
The change affects recent Play Store builds and impacts core system apps like Android Auto, Android System WebView, and Pixel Camera Services. Open one of these apps in the Play Store now and you’ll only see an “Open” button where the uninstall option used to live. Google recently added remote app uninstall capabilities for regular apps, making this removal feel especially inconsistent for power users who rely on downgrading when updates break things.
To roll back a system app now, long-press the app icon on your home screen and tap “App info.” You can also go through Settings, then Apps, and find the app manually. Once you’re in the app info screen, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner and select “Uninstall updates.” The option still exists, it’s just buried deeper than before.
This extra friction mainly hurts people dealing with bad updates that introduce performance issues, battery drain, or unwanted UI changes. Google hasn’t explained why it made this change, but speculation points to reducing support headaches from users accidentally rolling back critical components or nudging everyone toward current builds for security reasons. Either way, it’s another case of Google prioritizing control over convenience, similar to how the company has been expanding Play Store’s role as a remote control hub for managing apps and security features across devices.
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