Original topic:

Why can't certain apps be disabled

(Topic created on: 07-18-2020 02:46 PM)
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SamSungtwo
Active Level 8
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I have several apps not related to the operating system that cannot be disabled.  Why should this be as any app a user has active could be a security risk and cause problems by laying dormant and possibly responding to internet or other apps. 

An example is the Email app client.  I use the provider's app client for email and not another app client.  Example gmail I use their Gmail client. So why can't I disable the email app? it's grayed out.

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SamSungtwo
Active Level 8
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No elaboration on "because it shows all apps?

I initially made attempts with Samsung but they never acknowledge the issue. hence the hiding of apps that can't be disabled in new android versions.
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neals
Active Level 6
Galaxy A
i dont know what u mean no elaboration on "because shows all apps" because it does what do u want me to do to prove? ive worked on Samsung phones and custom roms for good 7yrs i do know what im talking about . it shows all system apps and priv apps and vendor apks installed on ur device . from pie and below u could uninstall those apps with third party apps but after pie you can only disable unless u have root then you can do whatever u like. yes Samsung should allow bloatware to be uninstalled but im not Samsung.
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keagan
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Hi SamSungtwo, I want to assure you that your suggestion is already forwarded to the team. Samsung will acknowledge every feedback and suggestions we make. Thanks for understanding.

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Montypython
Active Level 5
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I find the best you can do is hide them, the old out of sight out of mind thing
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SamSungtwo
Active Level 8
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hide there app? if you cannot uninstall or disable it that app could respond at anytime. There is no such thing add hiding.
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