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These preinstalled Android apps aren’t as useless as you think

These preinstalled Android apps aren’t as useless as you think

Published by skeptic

Open the app drawer on your phone, and you’ll probably spot several apps you never even touch. Most of these are likely there for one simple reason: they came preinstalled. And while it’s easy to assume they’re all useless, it’s not true for all of them. Files by Google can help free up storage with its Clean tab, Google TV can double as a remote for your TV, and Google Fit is great for monitoring your health even if you don’t own a wearable. So before you get rid of these apps, make sure to explore what they can actually do. Files by Google The easiest way to reclaim space Screenshot by Pankil Shah — No attribution required Screenshot by Pankil Shah — No attribution required Screenshot by Pankil Shah — No attribution required There was a time when file managers were a big deal on Android, but not anymore. Photos and documents live in the cloud, and most of us don’t sideload APKs like we used to. All of this has made file managers …

This app tells you which pre-installed Android apps are safe to remove (and ones you shouldn’t touch)

This app tells you which pre-installed Android apps are safe to remove (and ones you shouldn’t touch)

Published by skeptic

Pre-installed apps are one of Android’s biggest annoyances. Between preinstalled offerings from Google, your phone’s manufacturer, and sometimes even your carrier, your brand-new Android phone can feel cluttered right out of the box. Sure, some of these apps are genuinely useful, but many are duplicates of apps you already use or things you’ll never touch. All of this makes debloating your Android phone feel like a no-brainer. But that carries its own risks. Thankfully, there’s a free app called Canta, which removes much of that guesswork. It clearly tells you which apps are safe to get rid of and which ones are better left alone. OS Android Price model Free Canta is a free app that makes it possible to remove bloatware without rooting your Android phone. Removing pre-installed Android apps can be risky Better safe than sorry Pankil Shah/MakeUseOfCredit: Pankil Shah/MakeUseOf Getting rid of pre-installed apps on your Android phone sounds like an easy win. You free up storage space and stop useless apps from draining your phone’s battery. The problem is that not every …