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Why did security update download these games?

(Topic created: 09-27-2024 05:09 AM)
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cleverEyes
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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.

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realaud
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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.

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GaryB82
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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



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JAMISONGLOW563
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I think because there stock
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GaryB82
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No they are not stock apps the carrier adds games and apps to updates from time to time 



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yamialex
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My friends have carrier locked phones and not once did they ever get games downloaded to their phone
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GaryB82
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Depends on the carrier I know Verizon and AT&T both add games and apps to updates



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yamialex
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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
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GaryB82
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I have Verizon my parents have Verizon and we always get apps and games in the updates that have to be uninstalled.



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WhiteShack
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You make all these claims on every post. Verizon and ATT definitely put games and other apps on phones.
cleverEyes
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My carrier is Verizon. I'll have to do some research later to see if I can turn that stuff off on their end 🙂