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There are several definitions, and even within those defs it's still open to subjectivity: | There are several definitions, and even within those defs it's still open to subjectivity: | ||
* [[wikipedia:Software_bloat#Bloatware|Pre-installed software]] that's not required by the OS to work | *[[wikipedia:Software_bloat#Bloatware|Pre-installed software]] that's not required by the OS to work | ||
* Redundant or duplicate apps installed on a device | *Redundant or duplicate apps installed on a device | ||
* [[wikipedia:Potentially_unwanted_program|Undesirable programs]] that were [https://www.deceptive.design/types/sneaking never requested by the user] | *[[wikipedia:Potentially_unwanted_program|Undesirable programs]] that were [https://www.deceptive.design/types/sneaking never requested by the user] | ||
* Software that has [[wikipedia:Software_bloat|become bloated over time]] | *Software that has [[wikipedia:Software_bloat|become bloated over time]] | ||
This is a problem because most bloatware tends to be pre-installed because the device manufacturer (OEM) has a contract or partnership with another corporation who's interested in "getting exposure" (actually, to advertise itself and collect user data) {{Citation needed}}. | This is a problem because most bloatware tends to be pre-installed because the device manufacturer (OEM) has a contract or partnership with another corporation who's interested in "getting exposure" (actually, to advertise itself and collect user data) {{Citation needed}}. | ||
==See also== | |||
[https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/wiki/Glossary#oem UAD-NG definition of OEM] | |||