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List of Samsung Galaxy preinstalled apps you can safely delete

After setting up a new Samsung Galaxy, you should think about the apps you use and don't use. There are many unnecessary preinstalled apps on your phone that don't always enhance the user experience. Therefore, it is safe to remove any bloatware and superfluous apps. These apps clog your home screen, suck up storage space.

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By Robert
•Nov 1, 2025•Updated Dec 28, 2025•schedule3 min read
List of Samsung Galaxy preinstalled apps you can safely delete
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After setting up a new Samsung Galaxy, you should think about the apps you use and don’t use.

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There are many unnecessary preinstalled apps on your phone that don’t always enhance the user experience. Therefore, it is safe to remove any bloatware and superfluous apps.

These apps clog your home screen, suck up storage space, and slow down your phone.

All of Samsung’s devices, from the most recent high-end Galaxy phones to the most affordable variants, come with these apps.

When setting your Samsung Galaxy device, stay away from adding bloatware.

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You are prompted to install extra apps when you set up a new Samsung device.

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Take your time and uncheck the apps you don’t need because it automatically chooses the ones on that list. This is a simple method of avoiding additional bloatware.

If not, you’ll have to take them out by hand when you decide they’re useless.

Which apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone are safe to remove or deactivate?

On a Samsung phone, deleting and uninstalling apps is simple. The Settings menu allows you to remove or deactivate the majority of apps; for others, you can use ADB commands.

Many preloaded system-related apps can be securely removed, although we don’t advise the typical user to do so.

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Although these apps don’t take up much space, you may need to factory reset your phone in order to restore it if you remove the incorrect one.

Additionally, you are unable to remove or disable apps that are essential to the phone’s operation. Put them in a different folder if you want them hidden.

The popular apps that you can remove or disable from your Samsung Galaxy phone are listed below. You might see different apps than those on this list depending on your area or carrier.

Smart SwitchSamsung Pass
SmartThingsSamsung Members
Samsung WalletSamsung DeX
Game LauncherSamsung Kids
Samsung HealthSamsung Global Goals
Galaxy StoreFind My Mobile
Samsung InternetSamsung Health Monitor
Samsung CloudPENUP
Galaxy ThemesMicrosoft Office
Samsung NotesMicrosoft Outlook
BixbyLinkedIn
Google WalletGoogle Maps
Google DriveGoogle TV
Google PhotosGalaxy Wearable
Google CalculatorGame Booster Plus
GmailYouTube

Many of them are Samsung’s substitutes for Google apps like Drive or Chrome. Since they don’t interfere with how your device functions, you can safely uninstall them—especially if you like Google’s app suite.

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These are some great alternatives that you can download from the Play Store if you don’t want to utilize Google or Samsung apps.

Get the best possible performance out of your new Samsung Galaxy mobile.

One of the first things you should do when configuring your Samsung Galaxy phone is to remove any unneeded software. Performance can be enhanced, particularly on low-cost Samsung phones.

Additionally, removing bloatware frees up space on your Samsung phone. Installing Good Lock modules will help you take advantage of this.

Exclusive to Samsung phones, these customization options provide access to intriguing features.

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Robert

Robert Haba is a tech writer and gadget enthusiast at Gadgetts, covering the latest in consumer electronics, smart devices, and emerging technology. With a passion for hands-on testing and honest, no-fluff reviews, Robert helps readers make smarter buying decisions. When he's not unboxing the newest tech, he's deep-diving into how everyday gadgets can make life a little easier.

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