topic Re: October security update in Galaxy S23

October security update

TimmA64 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:57:53 GMT

I'm questioning the security of the security update as when I downloaded it came with three games that I didn't request. I have removed all bloatware from my phone several times. I'm on Verizon with a s23 ultra

Re: October security update

Pianodude58 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:04:57 GMT

Unfortunately Carrier locked phones are susceptible to bundled apps being installed. They push the apps through what's called a carrier app manager.

Re: October security update

MarvinMod2 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:07:19 GMT

Unless your rooted, you did not remove all bloatware, just the apps you didnt want and could uninstall. Unfortunately since your device is carrier branded, youll always have random apps you dont want coming from your carrier. You should question your carrier, Samsung isn't the problem.

Re: October security update

Oxford — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:19:53 GMT

Fyi, you should always buy an unlocked phone directly from Samsung.

Re: October security update

meself — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:47:22 GMT

Verizon app is cause