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03-21-2025 01:43 PM (Last edited 03-21-2025 05:00 PM ) in
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03-21-2025 02:04 PM in
Galaxy SI'll only address the Gemini & Google Contacts issue here.
I also installed Gemini on my S23 Ultra, however Google Contacts was absolutely not installed on my S23 Ultra.
Google Contacts isn't a system app, and it is not tied to Gemini, so I don't know why you can't Uninstall Google Contacts.. You could try going to Settings > Apps TOGGLE ON Show System Apps & search Google Contacts.. check it's permissions & see what it says there?
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03-21-2025 04:36 PM in
Galaxy SEven though google context is not a system app, just remember who builds the entire system and the services that we use galaxy devices, Google. Which also includes the place, is pre-installed.
Since I uninstalled and wiped in the os back to factor settings is not there on my phone. Also, the suggestion you mentioned.I don't have that option.
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03-21-2025 05:15 PM in
Galaxy SIt doesn't matter if Google builds Android, and are you saying that you don't have the option to view System Apps?
Everyone does, you need Toggle it On to view.
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03-21-2025 05:31 PM in
Galaxy SThis isn't there. As i mentioned, i already wiped my phone back to factory settings.
My concern is that with OneUI 7 that, OneUI has. Oth Google Gemini working with Bixby in-tandem upon installation. Gemini now has "apps" what was just last week renamed from "agents" and has some access to OneUI 7 native apps.
Originally upon initial release as an app on PlayStore did not.
It does matter that the ai and the system is created and maintained by Google. They can have Google only accessible API's that are un published and only accessible by them. They have th3 blueprint, ignoring that isn't sound.
Example Google Meet never used to be considered a system app from 2023 until late 2024, yet there it is unable to be uninstalled, just the updates to it.
Maybe it's me not fully understanding apps yet like an expert, maybe I need to uninstall the updates first before uninstall ingredients apps.
Oh, interesting since uninstalling updates now I see "Meet installer" very similar to Microsoft's "Teams Installer" on WindowsOS platform being seaparte from Teams app itself which evidently allows Microsoft to install on OS updates. Yet here still Meet will not uninstall regardless of the plethora of VC apps available to end users.

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03-24-2025 09:25 AM in
Galaxy SHi Day_Walker,
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback and your experience with the Galaxy S23!
We understand how important it is for settings and app preferences to remain respected after updates. Your point about ensuring transparency and providing users with clear explanations is incredibly valid and something we strive to achieve with every software release. User autonomy is a key priority for Samsung, and feedback like yours helps us continuously improve the user experience.
If you encounter any issues or have further suggestions, we encourage you to share them directly with us through the Samsung Members app. Your input is valuable in shaping the future of One UI and ensuring it meets the needs of our users.
Thank you again for your detailed feedback, and we’re glad to hear you’ve been enjoying your Galaxy S23!
