topic Re: Apps/Bloatware in Samsung Apps and Services

Give us the option to remove Apps/Bloatware

Mykel — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:44:56 GMT

I dislike most of the Samsung apps, and I hope you will give us an option where we can remove Samsung apps. Why is there two app stores? I am pretty sure we all use Gmail, so why would we need Samsung Email? There's a lot of unesessary bloatware. I prefer to uninstall Facebook, not disable it. I would like to make this clear, I enjoy my Samsung phone.

Re: Apps/Bloatware

MarkC609 — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 22:51:21 GMT

There are Samsung specific apps such as Samsung E-mail, Samsung Browser, & a Samsung App Store in your device as not all regions rely on Google Services. You can always disable the apps you do not want in your app drawer. Go into your SETTINGS > APPS INFO > and from here you can Uninstaller or disable any applications you do not want to use.

Re: Apps/Bloatware

KingBeefVI — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:39:45 GMT

Hate to tell you this but I don't use the GMail app, Samsung Email is much better. If you really want to know why there are two apps, direct your question to Google who requires GMail to be installed, amongst others

Re: Apps/Bloatware

JohnLoose — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:47:16 GMT

Hey there @Mykel

Although you may be unable to uninstall some preloaded apps, you may be able to remove their shortcut. This causes them to hide from the home screen.

Remove shortcut

Swipe left or right to locate the app.
Long touch the app until the following menu appears:
- Select items
- Remove from home
- Disable
Tap Remove from Home.
The app is removed from the screen.

You can also uninstall app updates and turn off the auto-update feature for those using the App Manager.

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Re: Re: Apps/Bloatware

Mykel — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 01:28:00 GMT

sorry to hear that.

Re: Apps/Bloatware

userXk3vEIg0cw — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:47:53 GMT

So basically if Samsung won't let you uninstall an app from one of the most corrupt company's in the word does that mean Samsung subscribes and accepts facebooks position to restrict free speech?

Re: Apps/Bloatware

TheRealFarshad — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 09:10:02 GMT

Hi. Some of these apps, such as Samsung Gallery, Galaxy Store, Messages or My Files won't be disabled on my Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T295. I'd appreciate if someone could tell me how to remove these apps without rooting my device.

Re: Re: Apps/Bloatware

usercGRdQAyJnB — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:51:47 GMT

Thank you for also voicing my opinion about Facebook and Samsung's association with the app and it's CEO.

Re: Apps/Bloatware

userbZ1UuJ9XP9 — Sun, 09 May 2021 22:33:20 GMT

I have been trying to remove and disable unwanted apps for months. When my phone carrier forces new software updates, all my settings go back to enabled and now it seems we need 5 different apps just for Facebook. I use Protonmail and Signal and other apps for the calendar and such for my family. After years of being a loyal Samsung customer, I'm finally looking into just a basic phone. No data, no unwanted, unused apps that won't let me disable them permanently. If these apps were not forced on us it would be different. And maybe phones wouldn't cost as much if people could choose which apps they want. But I guess the public can't have a choice in which companies are considered big tech. If they actually gave us a choice, they'd have to have real customer service skills.