Apps for Android phones are plentiful and easy to download. But once you've downloaded an app it doesn't mean it has to live on your phone forever. It's a good idea to have a regular cull of your ...

To uninstall bloatware on your Mobile, use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool. It is available for both Windows and Mac. Using this tool, you can uninstall pre-installed apps, system apps, and ...

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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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Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

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