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== ''Notice: This device appears to be a '''scapegoat''' for a broader issue with Lenovo tablets in general. Upon verification, the article should probably get merged into [[Lenovo tablets (Android)]] once such a page exists.'' ==

==''Notice: This device appears to be a '''scapegoat''' for a broader issue with Lenovo tablets in general. Upon verification, the article should probably get merged into [[Lenovo tablets (Android)]] once such a page exists.''==

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#WPS Office

=====Two-tap-install apps that must be installed to remove icon from home screen/uninstall:=====

=====Two-tap-install apps that must be installed <sup>[don't , there's a better way!]</sup> to remove icon from home screen/uninstall:=====

#MyScript Calculator 2

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There are several reports of allegedly either the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j62ou2/legion_tablet_apps_for_you_folder_and_appnext/ "Apps for you"] feature or [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j3kf03/what_is_this_app_can_i_uninstall/ OTA system updates] later installing additional bloatware and even known malware/spyware on Lenovo Tablets.

There are several reports of allegedly either the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j62ou2/legion_tablet_apps_for_you_folder_and_appnext/ "Apps for you"] feature or [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j3kf03/what_is_this_app_can_i_uninstall/ OTA system updates] later installing additional bloatware and even known [[malware]]/[[spyware]] on Lenovo Tablets.

According to the [https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/privacy/ Lenovo Privacy Statement]:<blockquote>Cloud Folder (i.e. “Apps for You”) is a custom-made feature of launcher that recommends apps. These recommendations display only application icons, which are not stored or downloaded, and may be updated anytime. Cloud Folder collects Google Advertising ID (GID), impression and click of icons, and non-personal data such as the software version. You can turn off recommendations in Settings.</blockquote>In light of the above statement and the wording in LTT's review, it appears that it might be a common practice for Lenovo Android tablet users to actually install malicious apps from the "Apps for You" folder, solely to be able to remove their icons from their home screen. It seems that some of the "recommended" [and (just?) appearing as if they were installed] apps contain malware.

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This is an extreme example of [[bloat tax]].

===== Tips (not a full guide) for avoiding bloatware and malware recommendations: =====

=====Tips (not a full guide) for avoiding bloatware and malware recommendations:=====

# Perform initial setup offline (no Internet connectivity).

#Perform initial setup offline (no Internet connectivity).

# Read before clicking. Avoid/skip adding any accounts and opt-out from data mining stuff.

#Read before clicking. Avoid/skip adding any accounts (including Google account!) and opt-out from data mining stuff.

# Once you can access the launcher, long press on an empty space and open "Home settings" then disable "Show recommended apps above all apps". This should disable the "apps for you" folder. ~~You~~ can also disable the annoying "Swipe to access Entertainment Space".

#Once you can access the launcher, long press on an empty space and open "Home settings" then disable "Show recommended apps above all apps". This should disable the "apps for you" folder, possibly even before it gets created. While we're at it, you can also disable the annoying "Swipe to access Entertainment Space".

# Uninstall and/or disable any bloatware you can find. The list of apps varies.

#Uninstall and/or disable any bloatware you can find. The list of apps varies.

# Connect to the Internet and install system updates (might need to repeat installing new updates and restarting the device 5 or more times).

#Connect to the Internet and install system updates (might need to repeat installing new updates and restarting the device 5 or more times).

# Uninstall or disable any new bloatware you can find in the Apps drawer (this might later need ).

#Uninstall or disable any new bloatware you can find in the Apps drawer (this might later need ).

# If you get a notification like "Finish setting up your tablet" (the one that's animated and particularly distracting), long-press on it to expand options, press the cog icon to go to app settings and disable the app that's causing it.

#If you get a notification like "Finish setting up your tablet" (the one that's animated and particularly distracting), long-press on it to expand options, press the cog icon to go to app settings and disable the app that's causing it.

# Go to Seettings>Apps>All apps and disable "Lenovo PAI" (Play Auto-Install) as well as any other bloatware that you can recognize that didn't appear in the app drawer.

#Go to Seettings>Apps>All apps and disable "Lenovo PAI" (Play Auto-Install) as well as any other bloatware that you can recognize that didn't appear in the app drawer.

# Stay weary of anything that tries to get you to click on something or accept an EULA. Long-press on a notification and click the cog icon to see where dubious notifications are coming from.

#Stay weary of anything that tries to get you to click on something or accept an EULA. Long-press on a notification and click the cog icon to see where dubious notifications are coming from.

==See also==

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-== ''Notice: This device appears to be a '''scapegoat''' for a broader issue with Lenovo tablets in general. Upon verification, the article should probably get merged into [[Lenovo tablets (Android)]] once such a page exists.'' ==
+==''Notice: This device appears to be a '''scapegoat''' for a broader issue with Lenovo tablets in general. Upon verification, the article should probably get merged into [[Lenovo tablets (Android)]] once such a page exists.''==
 {{InfoboxProductLine
 | Title = {{PAGENAME}}
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 #WPS Office
-=====Two-tap-install apps that must be installed to remove icon from home screen/uninstall:=====
+=====Two-tap-install apps that must be installed <sup>[don't , there's a better way!]</sup> to remove icon from home screen/uninstall:=====
 #MyScript Calculator 2
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-There are several reports of allegedly either the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j62ou2/legion_tablet_apps_for_you_folder_and_appnext/ "Apps for you"] feature or [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j3kf03/what_is_this_app_can_i_uninstall/ OTA system updates] later installing additional bloatware and even known malware/spyware on Lenovo Tablets.
+There are several reports of allegedly either the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j62ou2/legion_tablet_apps_for_you_folder_and_appnext/ "Apps for you"] feature or [https://www.reddit.com/r/Lenovo/comments/1j3kf03/what_is_this_app_can_i_uninstall/ OTA system updates] later installing additional bloatware and even known [[malware]]/[[spyware]] on Lenovo Tablets.
 According to the [https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/privacy/ Lenovo Privacy Statement]:<blockquote>Cloud Folder (i.e. “Apps for You”) is a custom-made feature of launcher that recommends apps. These recommendations display only application icons, which are not stored or downloaded, and may be updated anytime. Cloud Folder collects Google Advertising ID (GID), impression and click of icons, and non-personal data such as the software version. You can turn off recommendations in Settings.</blockquote>In light of the above statement and the wording in LTT's review, it appears that it might be a common practice for Lenovo Android tablet users to actually install malicious apps from the "Apps for You" folder, solely to be able to remove their icons from their home screen. It seems that some of the "recommended" [and (just?) appearing as if they were installed] apps contain malware.
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 This is an extreme example of [[bloat tax]].
-===== Tips (not a full guide) for avoiding bloatware and malware recommendations: =====
+=====Tips (not a full guide) for avoiding bloatware and malware recommendations:=====
-# Perform initial setup offline (no Internet connectivity).
+#Perform initial setup offline (no Internet connectivity).
-# Read before clicking. Avoid/skip adding any accounts and opt-out from data mining stuff.
+#Read before clicking. Avoid/skip adding any accounts (including Google account!) and opt-out from data mining stuff.
-# Once you can access the launcher, long press on an empty space and open "Home settings" then disable "Show recommended apps above all apps". This should disable the "apps for you" folder. You can also disable the annoying "Swipe to access Entertainment Space".
+#Once you can access the launcher, long press on an empty space and open "Home settings" then disable "Show recommended apps above all apps". This should disable the "apps for you" folder, possibly even before it gets created. While we're at it, you can also disable the annoying "Swipe to access Entertainment Space".
-# Uninstall and/or disable any bloatware you can find. The list of apps varies.
+#Uninstall and/or disable any bloatware you can find. The list of apps varies.
-# Connect to the Internet and install system updates (might need to repeat installing new updates and restarting the device 5 or more times).
+#Connect to the Internet and install system updates (might need to repeat installing new updates and restarting the device 5 or more times).
-# Uninstall or disable any new bloatware you can find in the Apps drawer (this might later need ).
+#Uninstall or disable any new bloatware you can find in the Apps drawer (this might later need ).
-# If you get a notification like "Finish setting up your tablet" (the one that's animated and particularly distracting), long-press on it to expand options, press the cog icon to go to app settings and disable the app that's causing it.
+#If you get a notification like "Finish setting up your tablet" (the one that's animated and particularly distracting), long-press on it to expand options, press the cog icon to go to app settings and disable the app that's causing it.
-# Go to Seettings>Apps>All apps and disable "Lenovo PAI" (Play Auto-Install) as well as any other bloatware that you can recognize that didn't appear in the app drawer.
+#Go to Seettings>Apps>All apps and disable "Lenovo PAI" (Play Auto-Install) as well as any other bloatware that you can recognize that didn't appear in the app drawer.
-# Stay weary of anything that tries to get you to click on something or accept an EULA. Long-press on a notification and click the cog icon to see where dubious notifications are coming from.
+#Stay weary of anything that tries to get you to click on something or accept an EULA. Long-press on a notification and click the cog icon to see where dubious notifications are coming from.
 ==See also==