How Can You Stop Annoying App Suggestions from Cluttering Your Motorola Phone?

Why Does Your Motorola Keep Showing Unwanted Apps and How to Fix It?

I understand your frustration with unwanted app suggestions cluttering your Motorola device. These app picks can make your phone feel messy and slow. Let me walk you through the exact steps to clean up your Hello UI App Drawer.

Why This Matters

When I recommend phones to friends, Motorola used to be my top choice. The clean interface reminded me of Google Pixel phones. But now, even Motorola has started showing app ads in their interface. This makes your phone feel less premium and more cluttered.

The good news? Unlike other phone makers, Motorola still lets you turn these off completely. You just need to know where to look.

Step-by-Step Removal Process

Method 1: Through Home Settings

1. Find an empty spot on your home screen
2. Press and hold that empty area for 2-3 seconds
3. Look for "Home Settings" in the menu that appears
4. Tap on "Home Settings"
5. Find either "Home screen style" or "Suggestions"
6. Turn off the switch next to "Suggestions in all apps list"
7. Also turn off "Suggestions on home screen" if you see it

Method 2: Through App Drawer Settings

1. Go to "Home screen style" from your home settings
2. Look for "App tray" or "App drawer" option
3. Tap on it to open drawer settings
4. Find the Settings icon or toggle
5. Look for these options:
   • "App picks"
   • "App recommendations"
   • "View app recommendations"
6. Turn off whichever option you find

Method 3: Disable Newsfeed

Sometimes you'll see a "Newsfeed" section powered by Taboola. This shows sponsored content and ads. Here's how to remove it:

1. Follow the steps above to reach app drawer settings
2. Look specifically for "Newsfeed" or "Taboola"
3. Turn off this toggle completely
4. Your app drawer will become much cleaner

What Happens After You Turn These Off

Once you complete these steps, your app drawer will look much cleaner. You won't see random app suggestions anymore. Your phone will feel faster because it's not loading extra content. The interface will look more like the clean Motorola experience you expected.

If These Steps Don't Work

Different Motorola phones might have slightly different menu names. The settings could be called:

• App suggestions instead of app picks
• Recommendations instead of suggestions
• Smart suggestions instead of app recommendations

Don't worry if the exact words are different. Look for anything that mentions apps, suggestions, or recommendations.

Why Motorola Added These Features

Phone companies make money when you download apps they suggest. They also earn from showing you ads in the newsfeed. While this helps them keep phone prices lower, it makes your experience worse.

The smart move is to turn these off right after you buy your phone. This way, you get the clean Android experience Motorola phones are known for.

Keeping Your Phone Clean Long-Term

After removing app picks, your Motorola will feel much better to use. The app drawer loads faster. You see only the apps you actually installed. Your phone feels more like a premium device.

I still recommend Motorola phones to people who want clean Android. You just need to spend five minutes turning off these promotional features first.

These steps work on most recent Motorola phones running Hello UI. The exact menu names might vary slightly, but the process stays the same. Look for settings related to suggestions, recommendations, or app picks.