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Typically, I get the system alert that says permissions have been removed from certain apps since I haven't used them. I'll review the list and delete what I don't use.
That's a good point, Samsung phones (and other brands) put apps that you haven't used in a while into deep sleep. That deep sleep list would be a good way to find apps that you should probably remove.
But I'm going to use them eventually, I swear!
For sure! I believe you!
This is usually how I end up noticing something should probably be purged.
My phone every couple of months give me a list of apps that I haven't use jm a while and ask me to put them on 'invernation', if I see is something I have no plans to use anymore I just removed them, otherwise they getting inverned.
You mean hibernation?
You're right, it's "invernacion" in Spanish, my first language, and it slipped up.
Typically whenever I notice an app I decide to delete or every time I do a fresh install, which is when I get a new phone or a new version of Android comes out
I don't have fixed schedule, I just occasionally check for any available updates for my apps and individually update each app. App that I think isn't worth it, I uninstall. Useless app that rarely updates will stay in my phone longer than the one that does.
This is probably something I should do. However realistically it only happens every few years when I change my phone or do a full reset
I personally like SD Maid, which recently began a full refresh as SD Maid SE, for the actual cleanups (including random data for already-deleted apps). I keep it updated using Obtainium. It also has Shizuku support for us non-rooted folks!
I'm lazy and rarely do
I try to only install apps that I need. Of course my needs slowly change over time, and there bound to be some strugglers left behind.
I don't have a scheduled spring cleaning, but when I scroll down the app drawer and notice an app I no longer use, I'll go on a short cleaning spree.
Just today I replaced a faulty smart plug with a new one from another brand, so the corresponding app got the axe too.
I use the JINA Drawer App Organizer app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobeedom.android.jinaFS) and sort on Less Used apps to identify potential apps for removal.
Both Android and the Play Store can already show you your least used apps, what does this app do differently?
JINA also shows usage info for apps that were not installed from the Play Store (for example, from F-Droid, GitHub, etc.).
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