Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

I found an easy way to remove the apps I don't want but my manufacturer pushed anyway.

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If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely will never use — you’re not alone. These so-called bloatware apps are the ...