Samsung preinstalled apps prompt cleaner Galaxy phones

A look at five Samsung built in apps that can be disabled to save storage and battery life.

Samsung preinstalled apps prompt cleaner Galaxy phones

Samsung phones come with built in apps that many users rarely touch. The piece highlights five first party apps: Global Goals, Samsung Free, Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Shop and Samsung Kids. Global Goals promotes donations tied to the UN SDGs. Samsung Free blends news reading and games. Samsung TV Plus offers ad supported streaming. Samsung Shop pushes product deals. Samsung Kids targets families with children.

The article notes you may not be able to uninstall all of them on every device, but you can disable or remove some to recover storage and reduce background activity. The apps vary by model and line, but many Galaxy phones share the same bloatware set.

Bloatware raises questions about how much control users have over their devices and what costs come with built in software. It also reflects the pressure on device makers to push ecosystems and upsell features.

A broader trend shows manufacturers balancing quick wins of convenience against long term user loyalty. Reducing preinstalled apps could become a market differentiator in a crowded field.

Highlights

Choosing what stays on the home screen can make your phone feel new again.