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Remove preinstalled apps - Universal Android Debloater (github.com)

submitted 1 year ago by chevy9294@monero.town to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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I just discovered this amazing app! It lets you remove (or just disable) preinstalled apps like Facebook, Netflix, etc. and system apps like samsung knox apps, diagnostic, bixby, and even One UI (but you must have installed other launcher). You can't brick your device, worst case it falls into a boot loop and after 5 reboots it will factory reset.

Debloating your device will make it faster, more private and more secure (less atack surface).

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[–] Asymptote@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

What's wrong with Samsung Knox?

[–] chevy9294@monero.town 6 points 1 year ago

I didnt need it so I just removed it

[–] w2tpmf@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Know is an MDM. (Device management software)

It has root level access to everything on your device AND built in tools to allow it all the be remote managed.

[–] Asymptote@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

It's more like a Secure Enclave but with slightly different features