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21. Well maybe I should explain a few things

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 03:49 PM

Monday

I'm retired techie.
So I only need internet access tether to my computer.
I don't use the phone or voicemail, and tell anyone sent a text.
That's it. I don't need any of this other stuff loaded in the OS.
How do I know that it's in the OS?
Because I did a factory reset and saw everything that loads with the OS.
My first mistake was thing I had to install the updates, which brings back tons of bloatware!

Second factory reset.
destroy all notifications (turn off)
don't worry, everything comes back if you restart.
So don't fall for the updates. Don't reinstall them.
swipe down on the left side of screen
and turn off all notifications.

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It would be about the same as it is now... 2naSalit Monday #27

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You use chrome? No privacy for you, eh? Intractable Monday #31

Thanks! Chrysanthemum Tuesday #40

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Well, there are lots of apps that call themselves Google Messages on Google Play LeftInTX Monday #15

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My 4G phone was GREAT! Mr.Bee Monday #17

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