If your OnePlus 15 keeps deleting apps on its own, it can feel alarming. One moment the app is there, and later it is gone without warning. This issue is usually tied to system optimization features, storage management, or app handling settings, and most of the time, it can be fixed without resetting your phone.
Why Your OnePlus 15 Randomly Deletes Apps
- Automatic storage cleanup is removing rarely used apps.
- Aggressive battery or system optimization is uninstalling inactive apps.
- The app is being removed during system updates or optimization routines.
- A third party cleaner or security app is uninstalling apps automatically.
- Software bugs after a recent update are affecting app retention.
1. Turn Off Automatic Storage Cleanup
OxygenOS includes smart storage features that free up space by removing apps it thinks you no longer use. While helpful, this feature can remove apps without clearly notifying you.
Open Settings, and then tap Storage.
Tap Storage management, and then turn off automatic cleanup or smart storage options.
Restart your phone and monitor if apps remain installed.
2. Disable App Auto Removal for Unused Apps
Some Android systems automatically uninstall apps that have not been opened for a long time. This can happen silently in the background.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap App management, and then disable remove permissions or uninstall for unused apps.
Check again after a day or two to confirm apps are no longer disappearing.
3. Check Battery and System Optimization Settings
Aggressive optimization can flag apps as unnecessary and remove them. This usually affects apps that run rarely or in the background.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Battery optimization, and then exclude important apps from optimization.
Make sure the apps you want to keep are marked as unrestricted.
4. Remove Third Party Cleaner or Security Apps
Cleaner apps often promise better performance but can uninstall apps they classify as unused. These apps are a common cause of random deletions.
Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
Tap Installed apps, and then uninstall any cleaner or booster apps you do not fully trust.
Restart your OnePlus 15 after removal.
5. Check for System Updates
Software bugs can cause apps to be removed during optimization cycles. OnePlus often fixes these issues through updates.
Open Settings, and then tap About device.
Tap Software update, and then install any available updates.
After updating, observe if the issue continues.
6. Clear System Cache Through a Restart
Temporary system data can interfere with how apps are managed. A restart helps refresh system services without deleting data.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
Tap the Power icon, and then tap Restart.
Once the phone boots up, check your app list again.
Random app deletion on the OnePlus 15 is usually caused by system features trying to optimize performance or storage. Once you disable aggressive cleanup and optimization settings, your apps should stay exactly where you expect them to be.
FAQs
Can Google Play uninstall apps automatically on OnePlus 15?
Google Play can remove apps that violate policies, but it does not randomly uninstall apps without notice. Most random deletions come from system or cleaner settings.
Why does this happen more after a system update?
Updates can reset optimization or storage settings. This may reenable features that remove unused apps automatically.
Will resetting the phone fix the problem permanently?
A reset can fix it, but it is rarely necessary. Adjusting storage, optimization, and app settings usually solves the issue without wiping your device.
