So, there’s been ample discussion in the corresponding community threads and Samsung has gotten a lot of hate there.

Sadly the S23 looks rather tempting to me, since the pixel 7a I replaced my 5 with is too big for my liking.

How much Pixel-like experience can I achieve if I uninstall all the Samsung bloatware? What will I miss out on? Do I have to expect it running sluggish or unstable? Or will I get any errors due to missing samsung software components? Will all the apps reinstall on updates?

And since OneUI6 is around the corner: Will the ADB-debloat also work with the newer version?

Thanks!

  • @[email protected]OPEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    Thanks for the tipps! I love how on lemmy privacy is a big concern. Seems I’ll have to spend some time getting to know the tools mentioned.

    Given that I’m not at all interested in creating a Samsung account and use any of their cloud services what are the the additional featues I would get?

    • @[email protected]English
      2•1 year ago

      You don’t need a Samsung account at all to use any of the addition features.

      Some of the useful features off the top of my head:

      • Long-press power button for torch (customisable)

      • Edge panel, which allows quick launching of apps and shortcuts

      • Ability to directly record the screen, or a portion of a screen, as a GIF

      • Video out over USB-C, and DeX mode which provides a desktop-like experience (although I believe Google will be finally introducing video out with Pixel 8)

      • Various multitasking enhancements such as: open any app in a popup window, change its transparency levels, enable no-pause multitasking so your split-window/popup apps continue running even if they’re not in focus.

    • Privacy AdvocateBEnglish
      1•1 year ago

      Depends, the ultra has the spen. Modes and routines are also pretty neat… most of the stuff comes with samsung can be used without a samsung account. Sadly, secure folders need a samsung account.