Strange Default Application

Hello,
so I got a new replacement phone with less RAM and storage today, as unfortunately the platin got to hot.
And I Updated it now I saw a strange System Apps that only allows disabling. Only App i Installed was a QR and Barcode reader as I did not notice the small symbol and it does not work directly. What are those?



AVG Pro does not note any malware apps.

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I am Sure I did not install them on purpose and for sure not with admin rights and i don’t like apps that install themselvels with some strange names and only allow disable.

Edit:
So afterwards i noticed the related threads that show it as taiwanese carrier apps. I have never been to Taiwan and have an austrian provider, so how could this happen anyway. Plus I don’t like the fact that those apps can not be uninstalled and only be disabled. At best they take up space at worst they are malware.
I don’t want my carrier to be able to install apps without my consent.

So what is up with those apps and how can i remove them.

Regards Markus

Thats discussed in some topics

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