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Android: Steps to Remove Preinstalled Apps from Your Smartphone
AppWizard
November 23, 2024

Android: Steps to Remove Preinstalled Apps from Your Smartphone

Many Android users find preinstalled applications, often called "bloatware," irritating as they consume storage space and create clutter. These apps are typically included by device manufacturers, carriers, or through partnerships and may not offer significant utility. Users can remove unwanted applications by following several steps: 1. Identify the apps to remove using a tool like Package Manager. 2. Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging on the device. 3. Install Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and Universal Android Debloater (UAD) on a PC. 4. Connect the phone to the PC and launch UAD, which will list installed apps. 5. Select and uninstall the unwanted apps while being cautious not to remove critical system applications. Removing bloatware does not affect system updates, but preinstalled apps will return after a factory reset. Caution is advised when deleting apps to avoid removing essential features.
Why 'debloating' Windows is a bad idea (and what to do instead)
Winsage
August 31, 2024

Why ‘debloating’ Windows is a bad idea (and what to do instead)

The term "debloater" refers to utilities aimed at enhancing Windows performance, with 397 repositories found on GitHub offering various scripts and applications for this purpose. Complaints about "bloat" in Windows have existed for years, and while some debloating tools can remove unwanted applications and modify settings, modern PCs often see only marginal benefits from these changes. Users have reported issues such as disruptions to sleep mode and system malfunctions from popular debloating scripts, and there is a risk of introducing malware. Safe strategies for optimizing Windows include removing unwanted apps from the Start menu, uninstalling unused applications, reducing tracking, and disabling unwanted startup apps. Windows generally manages resource usage effectively, and high memory usage does not always indicate inefficiency. Caution is advised when installing third-party software to avoid performance issues.
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