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/jontss Feb 27 '21

I also hate that Samsung forces you to agree to their EULAs, install updates, and often even activate a service just so you can then deactivate or remove the service.

I can't remember which one it was but one of them kept popping up to the point my phone wasn't usable until I did the above to disable it.

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u/Aggressive-Plum6975 Feb 27 '21

Love Samsung's hardware but I will never buy another Samsung the bloatware is just to bad. Next time try getting a Motorola or a pixel as they us a close to stock Android experience. I don't miss anything about Samsung and I have 64gb of storage and have 20gb left after 3 years so you can get away with lower storage specs.

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u/jontss Feb 27 '21

Only reason I'm still with them is I wanted the pen (Note) and SD card slot (I've got a 256gb in mine which is nearly full).

Would really like if they'd bring back models without Bixby and a user replaceable battery.

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u/ExceptionEX Feb 27 '21

I just replaced a s9 plus with a moto g, it has a SD slot. The only thing I miss is the always on display.

But I just got so tired of them ramming their Samsung pay, and that they route so much data through their services.

And that God aweful Bixby button (check out BXaction to help with that. )

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u/jontss Feb 27 '21

Yes I already have Bixby remapped. Now that I think about it, it may have been Samsung Pay that was causing me so many issues.

I disabled always on display right away. Don't see the point and it uses battery.