# This Samsung Galaxy problem sadly still exists in 2026, but you can easily fix it

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/this-samsung-galaxy-problem-sadly-still-exists-in-2026-but-you-can-easily-fix-it/
- Published: 2026-11-02T17:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T20:13:33+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2300355/samsung-galaxy-phones-bloatware-problem-easy-fix/
- Topics: Software, Space, Technology

## Key points

- Galaxy phones may include unwanted preinstalled apps.
- Uninstall apps to free storage; disabling or hiding them will not.
- Check the terms of Amazon Music’s three-month trial before activating it.

## Summary

Samsung Galaxy phones can come with a range of preinstalled apps that some owners may not want, adding clutter and using storage. The issue has persisted for years, although many apps can now be removed or disabled, giving users ways to tidy their phones.

The apps vary by model, region and carrier, and may include Samsung services and third-party apps such as Facebook, OneDrive or Spotify. In July 2026, Samsung agreed to preinstall Amazon Music on some Galaxy phones and tablets, with eligible new subscribers offered a three-month trial that renews at the paid rate unless cancelled. Uninstalling an app frees its storage; disabling or hiding it does not, and hidden apps may still send notifications unless these are turned off.

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