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Re:Debloat non-rooted Android devices by xnx on Sunday March 17, 2024 @04:28PM (#39737750)
What are the reasons someone would want to buy any Android device beside a new or used Google Pixel?
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Re:Debloat non-rooted Android devices by as1mov on Sunday March 17, 2024 @05:12PM (#39738096)
The bloat depends on the manufacturer. I've used a bunch of Android phones over the course of the last 15 years.

Sony Ericsson, Motorola - Pretty much stock Android. Though this was almost a decade ago, so not sure what's their state now.

Xiaomi - Absolutely filled with bloat, but really cheap + flagship specs. Easily fixed by flashing LineageOS.

Pixel 1st gen - No bloat, stock

Asus - My current phone. No bloat, though it has a lightweight skin + QoL stuff that I don't mind. I use it non-rooted + stock OS

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Re:Debloat non-rooted Android devices by throwaway11460 on Sunday March 17, 2024 @05:39PM (#39738286)
Don't want to give money to Google. And the hardware is sad compared to any recent Samsung flagship.
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Re:Debloat non-rooted Android devices by morsch on Sunday March 17, 2024 @05:00PM (#39738009)
Combination of price and length of software support.
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