Everyone loves a fresh start, and getting a new phone is one of the best ways to make a change. Part of the fun of having a new phone is navigating your new interfaces, apps, and features – essentially like finding a new toy and seeing what every button can do. However, manufacturers don’t always provide a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to optimize the software on your phone, as everyone uses their phones differently. This means that some apps and pre-installed features may not be useful to every person.
This creates the concept known as bloatware, a topic we’ll discuss further in this blog while exploring ways to manage it in your REDMAGIC device to optimize performance according to your needs. For now, let’s try to understand what bloatware is and why it's even a thing.
Understanding Pre-Installed Apps and Features
Any application, software, or feature pre-installed by the manufacturer on a new device that might not always be useful can be considered bloatware. Unlike firmware, which is used for essential processing, bloatware often has fewer benefits for every single user. So, why would a manufacturer put it there in the first place?
The main reason for these additional software features on your new phone is to introduce you to a new ecosystem and variety of innovative apps. As manufacturers, we predict and analyse usage patterns that allow us to stack your new REDMAGIC device with applications and features that you might find useful, either now or in the future.
Typically, the average bloatware can be generally categorized in four ways:
- Trialware: Time-limited software that offers a free trial of some feature or application.
- Utilities and Apps: These are more useful pre-installed apps that help with tasks, such as weather apps, calendars, system cleanup, and more. Manufacturers may also include their own apps for music, storage, news, health, and more.
- Toolbars: A toolbar is a browser menu that comes with pre-packaged websites that are commonly used.
- Adware: A software designed to display advertisements on your device.
Generally, bloatware is harmless and is mainly there as a support structure for your new device, offering you essential and adaptable new features. However, at REDMAGIC, we also encourage unique and personalised experiences, and understand that each person might not want to keep these additions - which is perfectly fine as well.
While our devices do come with a few pre-installed apps and bloatware that perhaps not everyone needs, we can assure you that these can be easily uninstalled or disabled if they bother you. Now, before we get into removing bloatware, let’s go over the benefits of getting rid of unnecessary software.
Benefits of Removing Unnecessary Bloatware
As a general rule, it’s important to let go of anything that doesn’t serve you – in life and with your devices. Freeing yourself from unnecessary bloatware can optimize your phone, processing speeds, and usage in various ways. Some of the main benefits of removing bloatware include:
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More Storage Space: Without any unnecessary software, your phone will have more space for more valuable apps and files.
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Enhanced Performance: Bloatware often runs in the background and drastically slows down your phone. Removing unneeded bloatware will make your phone faster and more efficient.
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Longer Battery Life: By running in the background, unnecessary bloatware also consumes battery power and removal can extend your phone’s battery.
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Adaptability: Getting rid of unwanted bloatware leaves more room for apps and features that you want, giving you a more personalized experience.
Generally, these are all great benefits for any device being slowed down by unwanted bloatware. For REDMAGIC devices, or gaming devices in general, removing certain bloatware can optimize performance for gaming, reducing the strain on the CPU, and freeing up memory for processing.
Once again, be sure to look through all the pre-installed apps and features to discern for yourself what you find unnecessary and what could be useful. For those who want to remove or disable bloatware, let’s get more specific and see how you can optimize your REDMAGIC devices.
How to Personalize Your Device by Managing Pre-Installed Apps
Applications come in all different shapes and usually serve some purpose in the long run. However, certain apps come pre-installed with your new phone that you might not need. With your REDMAGIC device, you can choose to uninstall or disable the apps that you find unnecessary in these ways:
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Disabling Apps from the App Drawer: Simply long-press on the app icon → tap App Info → choose Disable. This will work for system apps that cannot be fully uninstalled.
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Directly Uninstalling Apps: Go to the app in your app list under settings and press uninstall.
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Apps That Cannot Be Disabled: Certain REDMAGIC apps cannot be disabled directly.
The Next App → disable via App Info.
Wallpaper app → disable if not needed.
REDMAGIC Browser → disable and use Chrome or your preferred browser.
Removing the News Feed Panel
The News Feed Panel or Board on your REDMAGIC device will give you access to news and specific apps when you swipe left on the home screen. To disable this feature, go to Settings → Home Screen Settings → Toggle off Board. This will remove the news feed and prevent cluttered left-gesture swiping.
Choosing Your Preferred Apps
While you might feel like your pre-installed apps or software don’t do much for you, you will need the right apps to actually use. Always download your apps from the Play Store or a secure source. We recommend customizing your phone with applications that serve an actual purpose and won't take up space for no reason. Here are some third-party alternatives for the most used apps:
Browser: Google Chrome
Gallery: Google Photos, Aves Gallery, Piktures
Home Screen Launcher: Niagara Launcher, Nova Launcher,
Editing: InShot, CapCut, Canva
Health: Google Fit, Headspace, Healthify
Now, let’s go over some general tips to keep your phone optimized and performing at its best.
Tips for an Optimized Phone
With REDMAGIC devices, you can always count on the best features and settings in your corner. However, there are a few tricks that you can do to ensure that your device is fully optimized:
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Regularly monitor your apps and remove unused ones.
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Disable apps rather than force-stopping them to prevent system errors.
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Install the latest updates for your apps and software.
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Delete junk or unused files that take up too much space.
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Use cloud storage to store videos and pictures, freeing space and securing your data.
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Manage background processes and ensure apps aren’t running unnecessarily.
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Use your phone’s optimization app to clear out apps or files that are not needed.
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Clear the cached data of your apps.
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Disable battery-draining features, like location, auto-brightness, and more.
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Optimize gaming performance over regular features in your Game Space when necessary.
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Restart your phone regularly to fix any glitches.
These simple yet useful tips will help to keep your REDMAGIC devices optimized for the best performance, power-saving, and processing.
Conclusion
At REDMAGIC, we believe in giving you control over your device. Whether it’s optimizing performance for gaming or simplifying your daily tasks, the choice is yours. Personalize your REDMAGIC device today and enjoy a smoother, faster, and more tailored experience.
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