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Setting up a Samsung Galaxy with open-source apps first

Original: I set up a Samsung Galaxy from scratch, and these open-source apps were the first ones I installed

An XDA writer describes configuring a Samsung Galaxy phone from scratch and lists the open-source applications chosen as first installs. The piece walks through replacing default proprietary apps with free, community-developed alternatives for everyday tasks like browsing, messaging and media. It reflects a growing interest in privacy-friendly, ad-free software, with readers debating which open-source apps belong on a new Android device.

Why now: Open-source app recommendations are a popular topic among Android enthusiasts looking to replace bundled Samsung and Google software.

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I set up a Samsung Galaxy from scratch, and these open-source apps were the first ones I installed · XDA

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