deSamsung Kit

Samsung is the world's most widespread Android manufacturer, but its devices come loaded with pre-installed apps that can't be removed, proprietary services collecting data in the background, and a custom interface — One UI — that has repeatedly raised privacy concerns. In 2023, for example, a data breach exposed customer information held by a third-party vendor; previously, Samsung smart TVs with ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) functionality transmitted viewing data to third-party servers without most users being aware of it.

Unlike Google or Meta, Samsung doesn't build its entire business model on behavioural advertising — but it still collects data through Samsung Account, Samsung Health, Galaxy Store, and Bixby, and shares it with commercial partners. The DeSamsung Kit collects the best alternatives for those who want a cleaner Android: launchers without telemetry, replacement system apps, and for those who want to go all the way, alternative ROMs that remove Samsung's infrastructure from the device entirely.