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Samsung Galaxy phones still plagued by bloatware, with limited solutions

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Samsung continues to preinstall a significant number of unwanted applications, known as bloatware, on its Galaxy phones, a practice that has persisted for years. While many of these apps can be uninstalled or disabled through the phone's settings, some system apps cannot be removed and can only be hidden. This issue affects storage space and can lead to unwanted notifications, even for apps that are merely hidden. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact on AI operations; primarily a consumer device usability issue.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a persistent issue with a consumer product and its potential fixes, rather than a new release or significant industry development.

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Samsung Galaxy phones still plagued by bloatware, with limited solutions

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

    This Samsung Galaxy problem sadly still exists in 2026, but you can easily fix it

    Your premium Samsung Galaxy phone likely has a bunch of preinstalled software you don't want that just takes up space.

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