If you’re using an Android phone, you may have noticed an annoying feature when swiping through your home screens. When you swipe all the way to the left, you’ll reach the leftmost screen, which displays news articles, weather updates, and other information from Google Discover. While some users find this feature useful, others prefer a cleaner home screen experience.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to disable it!
How to Disable the Leftmost Google Discover Screen
Follow these simple steps to remove the Google Discover screen from your home screen:
Open Settings on your phone.
Navigate to Apps & notifications (or just Apps, depending on your device).
Scroll down and find Google App.
Tap on it and select Disable.
That’s it! Once disabled, the leftmost screen will no longer appear when you swipe.
Important Caveat: Google Services May Be Affected
Disabling the Google App also disables certain Google services that rely on it. For example, Google Lens—the powerful image recognition tool—requires the Google App to function.
Workaround: Temporarily Enabling the Google App
If you need to use Google Lens or other affected services:
Go back to Settings > Apps > Google App.
Tap Enable to turn it back on.
Use Google Lens (or any other service that requires it).
When finished, you can disable the Google App again.
Final Thoughts
While the Google Discover feed can be useful for some, it’s not for everyone. Thankfully, Android provides an easy way to disable it if you prefer a clutter-free home screen. Just keep in mind that some Google services may stop working, so you may need to re-enable the Google App when necessary.