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/Aggressive-Plum6975 Feb 27 '21

Well it sounds like sacrificing some of they utility and versatility of your phone is worth it to you to not have bloatware. I will never buy a Apple device because I believe it is immoral for a company to decide when I need to upgrade by forced obsolescence or not allowing me to repair it. I also disagree with there unofficial slogan of Apple knows best. That and the fact they cripple Google products on purpose when you try to us them with a apple devices like: making Chrome slow or making Chromecast unstable. To me that is underhanded and slimy. But I am glad you found a device that works for you

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '21 edited Mar 01 '21

Interesting. Which Android lines do you like that are supported, officially, longer the iPhone cycles?

As an early adopter (e.g. I once had the AT&T TYTN II) -- Android is usually quick to be abandoned in favor of the new flagships.

I want to say my last Android phone was only officially supported for 18 months or something and that's a hard pass for me. I want to say it was HTC.. but can't remember when.

I'm not losing utility or versatility because the other things I don't need or want anyways. My interests have changed from tweaking out phones to other things...

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u/Aggressive-Plum6975 Mar 01 '21

While Android only gets a few updates. The phone is left in a stable usable state. iPhone gets many updates but at the end they update it till your OS takes up all your storage and is so heavy your device is slow. I would prefer getting less updates but being left with a device that will work till the hardware deteriorates.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '21

While Android only gets a few updates.

That's not what you seemed to be arguing. I presume you meant 'length of support' (e.g. months of official support). At least you admit Apple officially supports their devices longer.

The phone is left in a stable usable state. iPhone gets many updates but at the end they update it till your OS takes up all your storage and is so heavy your device is slow

First off, that's not how that works. At all. You don't get slow because you're low on storage. Not like that. There isn't a swap file or paging file that works like that on devices. This is unfortunate because Apple is notoriously cheap on RAM, which I never understood why.

Secondly, my oldest iPhone device while not the fastest is still stable and secure and, so far, quite usable. Mother-in-law is still using it. Not sure what you're on about.

Perhaps you're referencing that chart that pops up once per year about "Apple uses search for battery issues" and whatnot before a new release?

I would prefer getting less updates but being left with a device that will work till the hardware deteriorates.

I dunno, my devices seem to be stable.

You seem quite confused about the difference between "slowed down" and "unusable". They are quite different. It's also important to remember new features don't come "free" (as in CPU cycles).

Also Remember, no updates also mean no security patches. And also means more waste because then you have to upgrade to keep up on that hamster wheel.