Understanding and Managing Pre-Installed Apps on Samsung Devices: A Guide to Removing Persistent Background Data Usage
In the realm of modern smartphones, users often encounter pre-installed applications that seem to operate beyond their control. A common concern is when such apps continue to consume background data despite being disabled or seemingly uninstalled. This article explores the specific case of the “upday” app on Samsung devices, clarifying what it is, why it may persist, and how to effectively and permanently remove it from your device.
What Is the “upday” App?
The “upday” app is a news aggregation service developed by a German publisher, often associated with Samsung devices, particularly those originating from markets where pre-installed content is common. It functions as a personalized news feed, but some users may find it intrusive or unnecessary.
Persistent Background Data Usage and Hidden App Presence
Users have reported that, even after disabling the app or turning off background data permissions, “upday” continues to consume data. This behavior can be perplexing, especially when the app isn’t visible among installed applications in the app drawer. This phenomenon occurs because “upday” may operate as a system app or be integrated into the device’s firmware, making it less accessible or visible through standard interfaces.
Understanding Bixby and Its Link to “upday”
In some instances, “upday” is linked to Bixby, Samsung’s virtual assistant. Bixby, along with certain pre-installed services, may trigger background activity or re-enable features after suppression, complicating user efforts to control unwanted app behavior.
How to Permanently Remove “upday” and Similar Pre-Installed Apps
While disabling apps via the settings menu is a first step, it doesn’t always suffice for pre-installed or system apps. Here are reliable methods to help ensure the complete removal of unwanted applications:
- Using Developer Options and USB Debugging:
- Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings > About phone > Tap Build number seven times.
- Enable USB Debugging: Within Developer options, turn on USB Debugging.
- Connect your device to a PC with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed.
- Use ADB commands to list and uninstall system apps. For example:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.upday.app
Replacecom.upday.appwith the actual package name. You can find the package name via ADB or third-party tools.
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