While the new device brings speed and new features, what you get along with that is bloatware. Some of these apps are made by the phone brand, while others are added by mobile carriers or partners.

The usual method to debloat an Android phone requires setting up an ADB connection with a computer and sending commands from the terminal. It’s not the fastest or the safest way to get the job done.

The developer preview of Android 14 has rolled out. Android 14 DP1 has a hidden “apps installed in the background” menu. The feature lists every app installed in the background and allows you to ...

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