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That concept is entirely foreign to me, as an Android user. Closest I've come to being "forced" to install anything is when I need a boarding pass, and even then I'll often use a screenshot from my desktop. I can't think of any other mandatory apps on my phone right now.


You haven’t needed to install an app to manage a smart device? Or use a local public service? Or for work?




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