Galaxy Note9 One UISource: Android Central

If you're in the market for a new Android phone, it's often hard to go wrong with one from Samsung. The company's Galaxy S and Note flagships are consistently some of the easiest to recommend for most people, offering things like great displays, performance, cameras, etc.

For some folks, however, Samsung phones are a tough sell because of their software. We've come a long way from the dark days of TouchWiz and the Samsung Experience, with One UI offering a cleaner aesthetic and plenty of features. Even with the various improvements we've seen over the years, Samsung's take on Android just isn't for everyone.

VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more

Someone in our AC forums recently asked what people through about Samsung's current software setup — specifically, how it handles bloatware.

Morty2264
Morty2264

I was in the same boat as you until I bought my first ever Samsung phone (the S10) in October of last year! I'll try and give you my jumbled impressions - I haven't had much coffee yet! While I am not a fan of bloatware, especially coming from an unlocked Pixel 2, I am kind of used to it now, if that makes sense. I know which Samsung apps I'll use and which ones will kind of get in my way....

Reply
CChamp
CChamp

I agree with Ambassador. I have had my 10+ since they came out and love it. There is an option where you can "hide" your unwanted (bloat) apps completely from the app drawer so unless you actually go searching for them, you don't even know that they are on your phone. As far as the updates my carrier is USCelluler and I seem to get my update fairly on time. Battery life is pretty good, and it is...

Reply
fuzzylumpkin
fuzzylumpkin

A combination of uninstalling, disabling and ignoring. Them trying to push their own ecosystem doesn't really bother me, I ignore their email app and those like it. The stuff that bothers me which gets removed or disabled is third party crap like Fortnite and LinkedIn... And the ad for McAfee in device care is almost enough to make me not buy from them again lol. But, it can be ignored...

Reply

Now, we want to hear from you — Do you think Samsung software has too much bloat?

Join the conversation in the forums!

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G review: Ready for an adventure
It keeps going and going

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G review: Ready for an adventure

Samsung seems to have an A-series flavor for every day of the week, and the Galaxy A42 is absolutely the flavor for lazy Sundays of binging shows in bed, even though you forgot to charge last night.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs. POCO F3 GT: Which should you buy?
We have a winner

OnePlus Nord 2 vs. POCO F3 GT: Which should you buy?

The OnePlus Nord 2 and POCO F3 GT are two of the best options in the mid-range segment right now. With both devices featuring nearly identical hardware, let's take a look at what they have to offer, and which phone you should buy.

The Galaxy S20 FE is the best phone, so it deserves the best case
Getting the best case

The Galaxy S20 FE is the best phone, so it deserves the best case

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S20 FE, and the device is sure to turn plenty of heads. With stiff competition in the mid-range market, it's clear that Samsung wants to compete, and the S20 FE is fantastic. If you're picking one of these awesome new devices up, make sure you pair it with a case to keep it looking awesome.