I disabled this core Android app to reclaim 7GB of storage, and I should have done it sooner

Android Police·Feb 8

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A core app on some devices is reportedly taking up a significant amount of storage space. Disabling this app may reclaim around 7GB of storage, although the exact amount reclaimed may vary, with one report suggesting up to 10GB. The issue appears to affect both Android and Windows devices, with similar storage reclamation methods possibly applicable to both.

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