Bloatware On The S23

[Laura Knotek]

I actually use the Samsung apps over the Google apps with the exception of Google Messages. So even though I understand what the article is alluding to, I don't personally consider those apps bloat.

I do delete or disable things like Facebook, Spotify & Netflix. I don't really participate in social media, nor do I stream music or videos. However, if I did, they wouldn't be bloat either. Bloatware will always be subjective to the individual. (IMO)

Those are my thoughts exactly. Likewise, I use the Samsung apps, rather than the Google apps other than Messages. I also use both Netflix and Spotify. I love Samsung's calendar and email apps in particular. I also love Samsung's clock app. In addition to being my alarm clock it's also the timer when I'm cooking.

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[fuzzylumpkin]

Messages is the duplicate app I find most confusing...I get them wanting to push people to their ecosystem, but why make their own Messages app when they worked with Google to create a bespoke version of the Google messages app that fits OneUI (and is actually very nice). It makes absolutely no sense to me.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Messages is the duplicate app I find most confusing...I get them wanting to push people to their ecosystem, but why make their own Messages app when they worked with Google to create a bespoke version of the Google messages app that fits OneUI (and is actually very nice). It makes absolutely no sense to me.

I agree with you. My guess is that their own Messages app will be deprecated at some point like their music player app.

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[1raygin]

I also prefer to use Samsung apps over Google apps, including Samsung Messages. I don't do social media, but it doesn't bother me that the apps are on my phone. Bloat is in the eye of the beholder. Much ado about nothing.

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[Mike Dee]

Problem is 60gb for OS is very big size to consume I like to see this for myself or hear more about it .

Question is: would you notice the difference if you didn't know?

 

[Talderon]

I actually use the Samsung apps over the Google apps with the exception of Google Messages. So even though I understand what the article is alluding to, I don't personally consider those apps bloat.

I do delete or disable things like Facebook, Spotify & Netflix. I don't really participate in social media, nor do I stream music or videos. However, if I did, they wouldn't be bloat either. Bloatware will always be subjective to the individual. (IMO)

I'm the same way. I tend to use the Samsung Apps that are included over the Google versions. I don't even use Chrome. Same as you, Messages is the only one I really use regularly.

I disable everything else I don't need (no social media apps) and uninstall what I can and I am good there. If I REALLY NEEDED the space, then I would worry bout de-bloating, but with 512GB total, I think I am okay with just disabling it.

 

[Talderon]

Question is: would you notice the difference if you didn't know?

Great question. On my 512GB Z Fold 3, System is 62GB and I would not have known, or cared, if it was never mentioned. Now, if I was running out of space and could not remove anything, THEN it would matter, but for almost everyone else, I really doubt it would really matter until someone talks about it and makes a big deal of it.

The Power-Users and Tinkers that want to get the most out of their devices, they are an edge-case and are NOT the norm (no insult intended, just the way it is) and are a very small percentage of the user base.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Question is: would you notice the difference if you didn't know?

I don't notice because I have the 512 GB model. Mine has plenty of room, which is fine. In the past I had a 128 GB S10+, which wouldn't have been enough without the SD card. However, I don't miss SD cards at all now that I have larger internal storage.

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[mustang7757]

Question is: would you notice the difference if you didn't know?

Let me ask you a question , do you check Google activity?

 

[Mike Dee]

Let me ask you a question , do you check Google activity?

Who's Google activity? Mine or your's?

 

[mustang7757]

Who's Google activity? Mine or your's?

Obviously mine , you intruder!

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[Mike Dee]

Obviously mine , you intruder!

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I'm trying to figure out what your question has to do with my original question. Some things will always remain a mystery.

 

[mustang7757]

I'm trying to figure out what your question has to do with my original question. Some things will always remain a mystery.

We chalk it down as both unsolved mystery

 

[Mike Dee]

We chalk it down as both unsolved mystery

What would Cardboard say?

 

[mustang7757]

What would Cardboard say?

Hahahahaha

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[joeyjay]

Would setting the New S23 up from scratch save room and eliminate bloatware? Or, is it best to use Samsung Switch and select apps? Thanks!

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[J Dubbs]

What would Cardboard say?

Isn't it the "New Hotness" to ask what ChatGPT would say?

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Would setting the New S23 up from scratch save room and eliminate bloatware? Or, is it best to use Samsung Switch and select apps? Thanks!

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It makes no difference.

Some people say it's more stable if you set up from scratch, but Sammy's bloat will be there either way. And I'm not convinced on stability... I don't remember the last phone I set up from scratch... my OnePlus 2, maybe?

 

[andee1517]

This is what it looks like after allowing access.

 

[mustang7757]

This is what it looks like after allowing access. View attachment 351057

Looks good