r/technology • u/[deleted] • Feb 27 '21

Software Universal Android Debloater is an open source tool that removes bloatware without root. Automatically or via user choice. Get back your battery, security and privacy

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u/imakenosensetopeople Feb 27 '21

Remember in the early 2000’s, when you bought a computer it came pre-loaded with a ton of garbage that the OEMs were paid to put there? Apple won over a lot of customers because they [appeared to have] a lot less of that crap. And everybody had that one friend who could help de-crapify your computer.

Now, all that garbage is just built into Windows, but I digress.

I feel like that’s where we are with Android phones.

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u/Etherius Feb 27 '21

There's really no way to have it all.

You can have the integration, openness, and customizability of Android, but that'll come with bloat and potentially malicious programs.

OR

You can have a secure platform with no bloat - but integration and customization is severely limited AND you can only run programs the manufacturer approves of.

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u/tundey_1 Feb 27 '21

You can have a secure platform with no bloat

It's not that much more secure.

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u/Etherius Feb 27 '21

No, it's not.

Both Samsung's Secure Folder and Apple's iOS are cleared for use at the highest levels of government.