#bloatware

In this guide, 1:17however, we're going to focus on 1:19removing bloatware apps and other system 1:21apps that the phone doesn't really need 1:23to function. That feeling of your brand-new device already being cluttered with 'bloatware'—apps you didn't ask for and can't easily remove—is a common frustration. Nothing has confirmed it will roll back most advertisements and bloatware on its smartphones following widespread criticism from users, signaling a partial reversal of its controversial monetization push introduced late last year. While some bloatware was initially made removable, ads largely remained in place, prompting continued backlash from customers. There is 6:19some bloatware present in the form of 6:20pre-installed apps, though. There are still some 8:35things to keep in mind, like some 8:36bloatware and small camera quirks, but 8:38nothing that takes away too much from 8:40the overall experience. Read more in our articles including "Watch: Here's how to remove bloatware on you Xiaomi / POCO / REDMI phone" and "Nothing to remove most phone ads after backlash from users".