topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games? in Samsung Apps and Services

Why did security update download these games?

cleverEyes — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:09:49 GMT

Updated my phone to the latest security update, and apparently, three games came along with it? The same thing happened with One UI 6.1.1, and I deleted them right away last time too.

Is there any way to turn these auto-installs off? I don't need them.

Re: Why did security update download these games?

GaryB82 — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:20:35 GMT

If you purchased your phone from a carrier they add Games and other apps they think you might like.
That’s why it’s best to purchase directly from Samsung since unlocked devices don’t get carrier apps and games installed on them

Re: Why did security update download these games?

JAMISONGLOW563 — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:24:38 GMT

I think because there stock

Re: Why did security update download these games?

GaryB82 — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:44:34 GMT

No they are not stock apps the carrier adds games and apps to updates from time to time

Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

yamialex — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:50:31 GMT

My friends have carrier locked phones and not once did they ever get games downloaded to their phone

Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

GaryB82 — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:52:19 GMT

Depends on the carrier I know Verizon and AT&T both add games and apps to updates

Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

yamialex — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:53:30 GMT

I have friends that have Verizon T-Mobile AT&t all have carrier locked phones and not once on any of them on either of these carriers did it download any games the only things that were installed were the update the only thing installed on their phones with stuff they downloaded

Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

GaryB82 — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:02:16 GMT

I have Verizon my parents have Verizon and we always get apps and games in the updates that have to be uninstalled.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

Ytori — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:51:46 GMT

You make all these claims on every post. Verizon and ATT definitely put games and other apps on phones.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

cleverEyes — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:06:06 GMT

My carrier is Verizon. I'll have to do some research later to see if I can turn that stuff off on their end 🙂

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

GaryB82 — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:13:14 GMT

I have a 3 Verizon locked phone and all of them always get games and apps installed with the Updates

Been with Verizon for 20+ years

2 folds 5’a and a S24+

Re: Why did security update download these games?

realaud — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:56:11 GMT

Carriers tweak the update to add things like games or other apps if you have a carrier locked phone. This is a known fact and people claiming otherwise because "it has not been their experience" are misleading people. Just because *some* people have not experienced it does not mean it's not a fact.

Re: Re: Re: Why did security update download these games?

JibzPYC — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:38:06 GMT

I have Verizon and they intall this **bleep** EVERY time they update the phone.