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Samsung phones are well known for One UI, one of the most functional and intuitive Android interfaces. While it's highly customizable, these phones often come with preinstalled bloatware. Some built-in Samsung apps, such as Wearable and Wallet, are useful within the Samsung ecosystem. However, there are at least five first-party apps that even dedicated Samsung users rarely touch.
The preinstalled bloatware apps can vary by device, price, and lineup, but many are common across all Galaxy phones. While you might not be able to uninstall all of them, they're easy to disable and can be re-enabled if you ever need them.
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While these apps aren't necessarily useless or mindless bloatware, every user's needs differ. If you're not using them, it's a good idea to uninstall or disable such Samsung apps to save memory and reduce background battery usage.
1. Global Goals
Samsung's Global Goals app promotes sustainability. Users can earn money through the app by watching ads or donating to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"Samsung Global Goals is a worldwide effort to improve our planet and daily lives by 2030," says the company. It is a noble idea, but I don't think every Samsung user wants to donate through an app, and not everyone wants it on their devices.
2. Samsung Free
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