South Korean electronics maker Samsung uses Israel-based app monetisation platform ‘ironSource’ in its budget and midrange smartphone to install multiple third-party apps during the set-up process. This platform slips bloatware on the pretext of recommended apps, leading to apps clutter and reduction in on-board storage space. Here is how-to disable the ironSource platform from installing apps and sending apps recommendation notifications on Samsung smartphones:
Step 1: Set-up the phone normally until you reach the window that says ‘You’re all set up!’
Step 2: On the next screen you will see the ‘Experience Samsung services’ window with a disclaimer on the bottom side