topic Re: Randomly installing apps - mostly games in Galaxy S26

Randomly installing apps - mostly games

FWoodward — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:35:13 GMT

When switching to my new carrier and when upgrading to a new phone, my carrier installs a bunch of unwanted and unrequested apps, mostly games. I have to go to each and uninstall it. Today, for no apparent reason, a couple more were installed. Is there a way to block these? Verizon S26.

Re: Randomly installing apps - mostly games

AAbbott — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:57:29 GMT

Sorry. If you have a carrier supplied phone, signing the contract gave them permission to download apps. It's the trade-off for the heavy discount.

Re: Randomly installing apps - mostly games

meself — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:10:29 GMT

Verizon app manager i think is the one that's installing the games

Re: Randomly installing apps - mostly games

userCAyGXJfF0y — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:15:01 GMT

I had the same problem with Verizon. When your contract ends, switch to Mint

Re: Randomly installing apps - mostly games

user_fan123 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:46:39 GMT

Going to settings go into apps going to show system apps search up Verizon manager and I think you have to clear it

Re: Randomly installing apps - mostly games

betancd — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:59:10 GMT

Carriers are horrible at this. T-Mobile does it too. That's why I only buy phones Unlocked from the manufacturer. Google Fi sells phones bloat free as well if you have their network.