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How to recover from aggressive bloatware

Deleting Tmobile myaccount will cause your phone to go into infinite force closes making your phone unusable. If this happens, remove your SD card and SIM card, than reboot. After rebooting you will see your bloatware has returned and your phone will be back to normal. Using titanium backup, however, and "freezing" the app causes no problems and at least stops the background services from running. Deleting Telenav GPS navigator will NOT effect your phone's gps as one thread in general states, and freezing the "backup" system app which runs the tmobile contacts syncing account in titanium backup is good to do a well. Both of these apps leave 2 constant background services running.
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csdalporto said:
Deleting Tmobile myaccount will cause your phone to go into infinite force closes making your phone unusable. If this happens, remove your SD card and SIM card, than reboot. After rebooting you will see your bloatware has returned and your phone will be back to normal. Using titanium backup, however, and "freezing" the app causes no problems and at least stops the background services from running. Deleting Telenav GPS navigator will NOT effect your phone's gps as one thread in general states, and freezing the "backup" system app which runs the tmobile contacts syncing account in titanium backup is good to do a well. Both of these apps leave 2 constant background services running.
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Kind of a live and learn thing?
MyAccount is actually a nice app to have. Provides quick access to your account information as opposed to accessing via the web. not sure why you would want to remove it anyhow it's not really bloatware as much as it is a functional app design for tmobile customers.
Tmobile TV is another story.

Your right to a degree
its all depending on the person....I mean I personally never worry about my minute usage so i dont need to constantly check, so for me its useless, and if i really wanted to access my account id just go on my comp.... anyways like i said its all opinion

I deleted my account and just held the power button to reboot. No issues with it coming back and no more my account.
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aloneinshadow said:
I deleted my account and just held the power button to reboot. No issues with it coming back and no more my account.
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Did u get force closes?
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csdalporto said:
Did u get force closes?
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Of course, same as if you deleted Wifi Calling. That's why I hold down power until the phone reboots and then it doesn't force close anymore.

Why delete those? Especially MyAccount, provides useful information for sure!

I deleted My Account 1.0 and now have FC Issues, HELP!
I was trying to get rid of "My Account", AKA T-Mobile My Acount, to keep it from constantantly running in the background, but actually deleted "My Account 1.0", nad not the "My Account 4.?" with Titanium Pro... I tried to freeze them both but the program kept appearing in my task list, so I deleted the My Account 1.0 entry.
Soon as I did, I got a buzz... buzz buzz buzz... the buzzes of death... I now get force closes when ending a phone call, when trying to read SMS, and when trying to view my call log.
This is killing me, and I have no idea how to fix it...
Any experts out there, please help!

RadFly said:
I was trying to get rid of "My Account", AKA T-Mobile My Acount, to keep it from constantantly running in the background, but actually deleted "My Account 1.0", nad not the "My Account 4.?" with Titanium Pro... I tried to freeze them both but the program kept appearing in my task list, so I deleted the My Account 1.0 entry.
Soon as I did, I got a buzz... buzz buzz buzz... the buzzes of death... I now get force closes when ending a phone call, when trying to read SMS, and when trying to view my call log.
This is killing me, and I have no idea how to fix it...
Any experts out there, please help!
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Never mind, I had frozen Logsprovider...

I've Been able to do the following with no ill effects so far :
Uninstalled via TitaniumBackup
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AppToHome
GoGo
Y! Finance Clock
ThinkFree Office
TeleNav GPS Navigator
T-Mobil TV
Slacker
Media Hub
Kindle
Inception
DriveSmart
DriveSmart System
doubleTwist
DeskHome
CarHome
Buddies now
All Share
Air Sync
Frozen via TitaniumBackup
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Audio PostCard
Backup
Days
Memo
MiniDiary
Video Chat
WiFi Calling -- dosn't really work tbh
Write and go
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Apparently freezing the "Wifi Calling" app dosn't actually work for me, even after rebooting.

Orionsmart, if you remove DriveSmart, does it remove the link for it inside the settings menu?
EDIT: I just went ahead and removed it, was tired of it running constantly without even using it, and the menu item remains. Small price to pay I suppose.

csdalporto said:
Deleting Telenav GPS navigator will NOT effect your phone's gps as one thread in general states,
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Is this confirmed?
I think i read in more then one thread that it will affect your GPS.
I only kept it because of this, so if i could be sure, i would remove it right away.

MarkP80nj said:
Is this confirmed?
I think i read in more then one thread that it will affect your GPS.
I only kept it because of this, so if i could be sure, i would remove it right away.
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It never affected my vibrant when I took it off of there. So I would imagine it won't cause problems on the 4g
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lovemysgs said:
It never affected my vibrant when I took it off of there. So I would imagine it won't cause problems on the 4g
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Ok, well i have a five hour drive today.So i think i'll wait till i'm back home.
I will uninstall and post here if i see any difference.
Thanks.

I have taken alot of the bloatware off did leave my account it is usefull to me taking off telenav didnt affect my gps
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If I backup TeleNAV GPS with Titanium Backup, and then delete it, how can I restore it? I want to have as many MB free in Storage since the reason why I bought the phone was to access the Market and install lots of useful apps
Titanium backup created two files: com.telenav.app.android.telenav-20110314-174328.properties
com.telenav.app.android.telenav-20110314-174328.tar.gz
The tar.gz file has this inside:
\data\com.telenav.app.android.telenav\
inside I see 4 folders:
.\databases
.\files
.\lib
.\shared_prefs
What should I do now if I want to restore the Bloatware?

The custom Odin tar file that krylon posted works great includes root, and already has bloat removed. After I got it flashed on my phone there is a huge difference much smoother and faster than original stock.
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rafarataneneces said:
What should I do now if I want to restore the Bloatware?
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Why would you want to do that ?
on the other hand, i think there is a stock software file floating around the forums somewhere..

If you want to replace something and you are rooted. Buy root explorer from the market and get your hands on the. Apk (for this phone) and really install the apps you want. Otherwise if you root first then make a back up of apps with titanium backup from the market, you can then also select the ones you want and either delete or freeze the ones you don't want to keep.
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MarkP80nj said:
Ok, well i have a five hour drive today.So i think i'll wait till i'm back home.
I will uninstall and post here if i see any difference.
Thanks.
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Just wanted to say that i removed Telenav with no ill consequences.
Thanks for the info.

[Q] what bloat is safe to uninstall

just rooted my SGS4G and i was wondering if there is a list somewhere with all safe to remove crap?

Search box
come on! this was already discussed in one of the thread! use the search box! Mod please close this thread.

ok found it in the development section in with the ''deleting fota files guide'' for any one else wanting to know here it is:
Originally Posted by moshe22
I'm glad this helped. No lagfix yet for this phone, but once you get rid of all the bloatware you should experience less lag. I'm pretty sure it will come out but I am giving it time.
Here is a list of apps i have removed and haven't experienced any issues after deleting this apps:
Folder organizer
Kindle
Amazon mp3
Double twist
airsync
facebook
news & weather
talk
layar
T-mobile tv
video chat (qik)
Desk home
media hub
add to home
gogo
inception
buddies now
feeds and updates
y! finance clock
slacker
telenav
drivesmart
drivesmart system
I have 328.23mb available on my Internal memory.

dont remove drive smart

ok thanks for the info ricky

rickyy00 said:
dont remove drive smart
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Why, exactly? The only thing that happens when you remove it is that you can't access Drive Smart settings.
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C0dy said:
Why, exactly? The only thing that happens when you remove it is that you can't access Drive Smart settings.
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I think someone in another thread mentioned that it caused problems with another app or got force closes.

I removed DriveSmart and the only issue is that under Android settings, the tile for DriveSmart is still there and if you press it, you get a FC. That's the only problem I've noticed in the past 2 months.

For Those With Battery Draining Issues

I Found that the service called omadrmconfigservice hogs battery while ur screen is off. bascially it won't allow the device to sleep. It's function is to check for theft from media hub. It runs constantly, updating every 11.5 seconds. simple solution.
remove sisodrmprovider.apk from system/app
tell me if u notice any battery changes. thanks

I've noticed better battery after killing the service. I didn't delete the apk though.
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JordanED69 said:
I Found that the service called omadrmconfigservice hogs battery while ur screen is off. bascially it won't allow the device to sleep. It's function is to check for theft from media hub. It runs constantly, updating every 11.5 seconds. simple solution.
remove sisodrmprovider.apk from system/app
tell me if u notice any battery changes. thanks
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Good find.
But I would like to what it exactly does when u say "to check for theft from media hub".

Edit-Nvm fixed it myself

kkernaghan7 said:
I've noticed better battery after killing the service. I didn't delete the apk though.
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How do you RESTART the service after you stop (not delete) it?

Can somebody tell me how to disable that service?

To Stop it >> Settings >> Applications >> Running Services
DONE, Stopped. Checking for a few days to compare results. Now,
[Q] If I stop the service, it will at some point restart automatically?

MisterEdF said:
How do you RESTART the service after you stop (not delete) it?
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Just Reboot

This post is in the Epic 4g forum, do you think we need to do both things too?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8352729&postcount=1
HOW TO REMOVE THE OmaDRMconfigService.drm TO GET MORE BATTERY LIFE ON EPIC
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Download the Sdx App Remover:
http://www.multiupload.com/C6SOOBI7NN
- Install the Sdx App Remover with a File Browser such as Astro or Estrong.
1. Open Sdx App Remover and search for drmprovider.apk. and drmUa.apk
2. Back up the file and then delete it. (The backups are in the sdx folder on your sdcard)
3. go to running service and find this and stop it
4.reboot you phone
doing this you get more battery please let us know how it works for you
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Edit: you need to delete "sisodrmprovider" too so when you reboot the service won't start again
Edit2: before ask make sure you device is preperly rooted

jrmendia said:
To Stop it >> Settings >> Applications >> Running Services
DONE, Stopped. Checking for a few days to compare results. Now,
[Q] If I stop the service, it will at some point restart automatically?
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It shouldn't. But I'm pretty sure it'll start on every boot.
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majakat said:
This post is in the Epic 4g forum, do you think we need to do both things too?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8352729&postcount=1
HOW TO REMOVE THE OmaDRMconfigService.drm TO GET MORE BATTERY LIFE ON EPIC
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Download the Sdx App Remover:
http://www.multiupload.com/C6SOOBI7NN
- Install the Sdx App Remover with a File Browser such as Astro or Estrong.
1. Open Sdx App Remover and search for drmprovider.apk. and drmUa.apk
2. Back up the file and then delete it. (The backups are in the sdx folder on your sdcard)
3. go to running service and find this and stop it
4.reboot you phone
doing this you get more battery please let us know how it works for you
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Edit: you need to delete "sisodrmprovider" too so when you reboot the service won't start again
Edit2: before ask make sure you device is preperly rooted
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well i only had two drm files. and i removed em both

I couldn't find any files of the same name as posted first, but I did find "DRM content 2.2.1", and "DRM content launcher 1.0" Just checking but are those it?

if im on a custom rom, say refuse, that doesnt have media hub instaklled, will these files still be available?
message from Sams inFuse running REFUSE 1.6, INFUSION 1.5

I was on infused rom.and.only had two drm apks and mediahub
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kkernaghan7 said:
I've noticed better battery after killing the service. I didn't delete the apk though.
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Same here. I renamed both
drmUa.apk
sisodrmprovider.apk
to
olddrmUa.apkold
oldsisodrmprovider.apkold

does media hub still work after rendering this "feature" disabled? i dont use it really but i still want it to work if i ever decide to

bradbusa said:
does media hub still work after rendering this "feature" disabled? i dont use it really but i still want it to work if i ever decide to
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U cud simply enable these back by renaming them to .apk from .back or .old or whatever u renamed them to.

Do these files have anything to do with "download manager"process from media hub. I tried killing the running service but it always restarts itself
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Removing these files will cause Quadrant to stop working. I'm not sure what else it affects.

I think it affects the stock music player also because I rename the file and tried playing music it worked but when I try to skip songs it freezes..
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[All roms][Sharing] Huge battery saver!

Google think that almost every device running android, is their device. Therefore they implemented a service within Google Play Services that will connect your device often to the Google and it will drain more battery then needed.
NOTE:
I tried a method that was shown on i think this forum or another one. I can't remember which one it was, and i cant find the thread either.
So before i am going to start this, i wanna thank the guy from the original thread for this, even if i dont know where i can find you. I am only sharing this so i take NO CREDITS.
I repeat, i am ONLY sharing this.
+ Works with:
- AOSP roms
- TW roms
- Well, basicly all android running devices :fingers-crossed:
To start with:
- Turn of location settings
- Go to settings, accounts and go to your google account.
+ go to advertisements and untick the toggle that says that Google takes care of your advertisements.
Most important:
- Download Adaway (latest) from HERE.
Thank you @mrRobinson for this awesome app!
- Open adAway and provide Adaway root access.
- Press the menu button and go to your own custom list.
- Now add a line by pressing the + button in the upper right of the screen.
- Add the following line < mtalk.google.com >
- Make sure the the checkmark is ON with the "mtalk.google.com" line.
- Now go back to the homescreen of adAway, apply the patch.
Note: According to the maker of the original thread, this seems to be the server that your device is always trying to communicate with. So by blacklisting this URL, there is no connection anymore.
Note 2: Cyanogenmod (and maybe other AOSP or GE users) are experiencing that the Blue highlighted WI-FI icon and the blue highlighted antenna icon are now GREY after applying this.
This is because you are not connected anymore to the google servers.
Note 3: Keep in mind that you can still manual synchronise your calander, contacts, Gmail, and other Google account related.

ramon.nmgn said:
Note 3: Keep in mind that you can still synchronise your calander, contacts, Gmail, and other Google account related.
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This (syncing) only applies for manual updates. Leaving the entry in Adaway will disable auto-updates. Not a viable option for me, am not going to manually refresh Google apps...

Pfeffernuss said:
This (syncing) only applies for manual updates. Leaving the entry in Adaway will disable auto-updates. Not a viable option for me, am not going to manually refresh Google apps...
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Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks for this.
I don't think Ad away works as it should though.
It says its syncing and merging with my current hosts file but after doing that my hosts file goes from 1.4mb to 700kb. So all its doing is deleting stuff. Weird
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Obagleyfreer said:
Thanks for this.
I don't think Ad away works as it should though.
It says its syncing and merging with my current hosts file but after doing that my hosts file goes from 1.4mb to 700kb. So all its doing is deleting stuff. Weird
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Ah i did not checked my host file if became smaller. But adAway definitely works for me as it completely rebuilds the host file.
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how about deleting google play services if dont need automatic syncing?

Pfeffernuss said:
This (syncing) only applies for manual updates. Leaving the entry in Adaway will disable auto-updates. Not a viable option for me, am not going to manually refresh Google apps...
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I believe this is not a viable option for many users for the same reason ...but still for some may be useful

Vihru said:
how about deleting google play services if dont need automatic syncing?
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I think if you do that, you are not even able to Sync and update your apps at al.
I am just sharing this, i am using it myself and im pretty satisfied.

ramon.nmgn said:
I think if you do that, you are not even able to Sync and update your apps at al.
I am just sharing this, i am using it myself and im pretty satisfied.
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I always delete GooglePlayServices and never have any problems with apps updating.
I still get notifications in my status bar telling me when there is an app update available in the Play Store and also still get my Gmail notifications in my status bar.
Syncing works perfectly and so does Maps, Google Search, YouTube etc.
I actually can't see ANY reason to have GooglePlayServices installed.
All my Google apps still function perfectly without it.
And I no longer have RAM wasted and battery used up by this annoying app!!
My advice to everyone, delete it, it's not needed at all.

Obagleyfreer said:
I actually can't see ANY reason to have GooglePlayServices installed.
All my Google apps still function perfectly without it.
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Was pretty euphoric when I read this so immediately disabled Play Services and rebooted like a happy little kid :laugh:
That level of joy didn't last long:
Maps, Calendar, Keep, Youtube, these all need G.P.S. to function properly. Maybe even more apps but this is where I stopped.
Needless to say turned it back on again. This, as well, is not a viable option for me

Pfeffernuss said:
Was pretty euphoric when I read this so immediately disabled Play Services and rebooted like a happy little kid :laugh:
That level of joy didn't last long:
Maps, Calendar, Keep, Youtube, these all need G.P.S. to function properly. Maybe even more apps but this is where I stopped.
Needless to say turned it back on again. This, as well, is not a viable option for me
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Did you tried the method i mentioned? :happy:
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Pfeffernuss said:
Was pretty euphoric when I read this so immediately disabled Play Services and rebooted like a happy little kid :laugh:
That level of joy didn't last long:
Maps, Calendar, Keep, Youtube, these all need G.P.S. to function properly. Maybe even more apps but this is where I stopped.
Needless to say turned it back on again. This, as well, is not a viable option for me
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That's odd, I don't get Google Maps requesting Play services on my device.
I do get one of those notifications after wiping cache and dalvik cache though, I just swipe it away and carry on as normal.
After you swiped them away can you still use the apps requesting it?
For example when I first boot up YouTube after wiping cache it says it needs PlayServices to run but I just ignore and cancel it.
I have never lost any YouTube functionality at all.

ramon.nmgn said:
Did you tried the method i mentioned? :happy:
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What method? Entering the mtalk line?
Obagleyfreer said:
After you swiped them away can you still use the apps requesting it?
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Some yes, some no. Keep refused to work. Anyway, can easily make it through the end of the day anyway and will always charge at night so no biggie but all small bits can help of course. This fix is a bit too coarse, for me that is of course

Getting rid of Samsung internet andx use chrome instead.

Anyone been able to disable Samsung internet in favor of chrome?

paniro187 said:
Anyone been able to disable Samsung internet in favor of chrome?
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I'm not sure why you would need to disable It? Just set Chrome as To The default I think...
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You can use package disabler pro to disable if you really want too
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paniro187 said:
Anyone been able to disable Samsung internet in favor of chrome?
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Only had the device several hours. I downloaded chrome and even my favorites list came with it. I deleted the Samsung internet app. For sure you can do the same. :good:
Ryland

dogredwing1 said:
You can use package disabler pro to disable if you really want too
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Lol I was literally just about to post that I figured it out when I used package disabler

No 3rd party app needed for me, I just went into app mgr, found the Sammy internet and cleared the default. Then was going to click a link hoping it would prompt me to choose Chrome, but when I went in app mgr to check Chrome settings, it was already default...

Why would you get rid of Samsung Internet?
You can use your fingerprint reader or the Iris Scanner (i think) to log in on websites and so on with it, which is a really nice feature. You can't do that with Google Chrome (correct me if i'm wrong on that).

Big Chrome user here but I honestly prefer the UI and the look of the samsung browser. Would definitely switch over to it if I had all my bookmarks and settings synced as easily as Chrome does.

Kinarb said:
Big Chrome user here but I honestly prefer the UI and the look of the samsung browser. Would definitely switch over to it if I had all my bookmarks and settings synced as easily as Chrome does.
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I agree. Samsung browser is also a smoother experience.
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Few Key differences between chrome and Samsung Browser.
Chrome : can easily sync your bookmarks, history across devices and is very convinient.
Samsung Broswer: History and bookmarks are synced under samsung email ( I really hate this and want to sync eith google) but fingerprint login to websites, ad blockers which works like a charm and video assistant which works grest on many anime sites is a big plus for me.
I use chrome on my work and personal laptops but samsung broswer on mobile.

neles86 said:
I agree. Samsung browser is also a smoother experience.
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Actually just tried this and it worked surprisingly smooth. I may just end up switching to the Samsung browser now to give it a try.

Tom-Helge said:
Why would you get rid of Samsung Internet?
You can use your fingerprint reader or the Iris Scanner (i think) to log in on websites and so on with it, which is a really nice feature. You can't do that with Google Chrome (correct me if i'm wrong on that).
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Google chrome autofill Passwords and that is cross platform if you login.
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Just uninstall it. On my international version i am able to do it out of the box.

Thanks for the post Sammy Internet is crazy and glad it's gone, use package disabled. Look at this insanity using sammys 'smooth' brower, never had a ad in years, all rooted up and then this thing pops up using sammysnet!
App I used was called
'Service disabler' and it was free, disabled 48 foul things associated in Sammy net