Android phones will often contain apps that you aren’t able to uninstall. All of the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) stick their own apps on your phone before it ever reaches you, and the ...

Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

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Android Auto brings convenience to your car's navigation screen thanks to its familiar interface and innovative apps. It works with virtually any phone, including our selection of the best budget ...

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There’s a reason why apps frequently ask you for permission to access your location, even when they function adequately without it. Many companies like Google use your location services to provide ...

Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences This article teaches you how to turn off automatic updates on your ...

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Safe Mode, which is a pre-installed Android functionality, is used by users to solve the problems of their devices by disabling third-party applications from running on the smartphone. Indeed, Safe ...