All the preinstalled apps you can safely delete from your Samsung Galaxy phone

The first thing you should do after setting up a new Samsung Galaxy is consider which apps you use and don’t use.

Your phone comes with a lot of preinstalled, redundant apps that don’t necessarily improve the experience. As a result, any bloatware and unnecessary apps are safe to uninstall.

These apps take up storage space, slow down your phone, and clutter your home screen.

You will find these apps on all Samsung’s mobile devices, from the cheapest models to the latest top-of-the-line Galaxy phones.

Avoid installing bloatware as you set up your Samsung Galaxy phone

When you set up a new Samsung device, it prompts you to install additional apps.

It selects the apps on that list by default, so take your time and uncheck the ones you don’t need. That’s an easy way to avoid extra bloatware.

Otherwise, you will have to manually remove them later when you realize you have no use for them.

What apps can you safely delete or deactivate from your Samsung Galaxy Phone?

Deleting and uninstalling apps on a Samsung phone is easy. You can uninstall or deactivate most apps from the Settings menu and use ADB commands for others.

You can safely remove several preinstalled system-related apps, but we don’t recommend this for the average user.

These apps don’t take up much space, but uninstalling the wrong one can force you to factory reset your phone to restore it.

You also can’t delete or turn off apps crucial for the phone’s functions. If you want them out of sight, hide them in a separate folder.

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For when you’re troubleshooting, selling, or trading in your phone

Here is a list of common apps you can delete or deactivate from your Samsung Galaxy phone. Depending on your region or carrier, you may notice different apps than the ones on this list.

Many of these apps are Samsung’s alternatives to Google apps like Chrome or Drive. You can safely remove them since they don’t affect how your device operates, especially if you prefer Google’s suite of apps.

If you don’t want to use Samsung’s or Google’s apps, here are some fantastic alternatives you can download from the Play Store.

Stop your carrier from installing bloatware on your Samsung phone

The big three US carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T) often preinstall a Mobile Services Manager (MSM) on new Samsung phones.

This app downloads, updates, and installs carrier-specific apps without your knowledge, filling up storage space, reducing battery life, and lowering device performance.

If you bought your Samsung device through one of these carriers, uninstall the MSM app to stop your phone from installing bloatware without your knowledge.

If you purchased your phone through a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) like Mint Mobile or Google Fi, you may not need to worry about MSM apps, but check anyway.

Get your new Samsung Galaxy device running as smoothly as possible

Removing unnecessary bloatware is one of the first things you should do when setting up your Samsung Galaxy phone. It can improve performance, especially on budget Samsung phones.

Uninstalling bloatware also creates more space on your Samsung phone. Take advantage of this by installing Good Lock modules.

These customization tools are exclusive to Samsung phones and open the door to exciting features.