Many smartphone owners Samsung Galaxy are faced with a situation where when they swipe to the right of the main screen, the news feed Samsung Freeopens. This service, pre-installed by the manufacturer, collects news, weather and recommendations, but is often perceived by users as unnecessary garbage that consumes system resources.
Users are looking for a way to completely get rid of this function, as it can slow down the launcher or simply interfere with navigation. Fortunately, in modern versions of the shell One UI the disabling process has become as simple as possible and does not require obtaining root access or complex manipulations with the computer.
In this article we will look at all available methods: from standard disabling in the settings to forced deactivation through the system menus. You will learn how to return the classic look of your desktop and improve the performance of your device by removing unnecessary processes from startup.
Disable through home screen settings
The easiest and safest way to remove the news feed is to use the built-in interface settings. This method is suitable for most models, from Galaxy S10 to the latest flagships of the series S24. You don't need third-party applications.
First, you need to hold down an empty space on any desktop screen to bring up the editing menu. A toolbar will appear at the bottom of the display, where you need to select Home screen settings. This is where the switch responsible for displaying additional panels is hidden.
Find the option named Swipe to the right or Panels. By default, the value "Samsung Free" may be selected there. Click on this item and change it to No or Google Discoverif you prefer Google search. After this, swiping to the right will simply stop responding or open the selected alternative.
If the switch is inactive (gray), you may have an outdated version of the firmware. Check for updates in the Settings → Software update section.
Changes are applied instantly, no reboot is required. However, if you want to make sure that the process has completely stopped, you can restart your smartphone. This will clear the RAM from the news feed cache.
⚠️ Attention: After turning off Samsung Free, the weather and news widgets that were placed on this panel will disappear. They will have to be added again to the main desktop through the widget menu.
Forced shutdown through application settings
Sometimes simply switching in the screen settings is not enough, since the background application process may continue to run and consume battery power. In this case, you need to contact the system application manager Android.
Go to the section Settings → Applications. Find the app in the list Samsung Free. If the search does not immediately produce results, click on the three dots in the corner of the screen and select Show system applications. The news feed is often disguised as a system service.
Inside the application card you will see a button Disable. Clicking on it will completely freeze the app. It will disappear from the list of active processes and stop downloading data from the Internet. This is the most radical method that guarantees silence in the system.
- 📱 Go to the phone settings and open the applications section.
- 🔍 Find Samsung Free or Samsung Global Goals in the list.
- ⛔ Click the "Disable" button and confirm action in the pop-up window.
- 🔄 Reboot the device to fully apply the changes.
It is worth noting that on some models the disable button may not be available if the application is critical to the operation of the shell. In such cases, the system will not allow you to completely unload the component, but will limit its background activity.
Using Developer Mode and ADB
For advanced users who want to be sure to remove Samsung Free components even where the disable button is blocked, there is a method using USB debugging. This requires connecting the smartphone to the computer.
First you need to activate Developer mode. Go to Settings → About phone → Software information and quickly click 7 times on the item Build number. After a message appears indicating that you have become a developer, return to the main settings menu.
A new section will appear at the very bottom of the list Developer options. Find the item USB debugging there and turn it on. Connect the phone to the PC with a cable and enable debugging on the smartphone screen by clicking Always allow from this computer.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.spageThis command will remove the news feed package for the current user. The application will disappear from the system, but will remain in its factory image, which will allow you to return it when you reset the settings. This is a safe way to deep clean without the risk of “bricking” the device.
How to get the application back?
If you change your mind and want to restore Samsung Free, use the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.app.spage. This will return the deleted package to the system.
Alternative launchers as a solution to the problem
If the built-in methods do not bring satisfaction or you want to radically change the appearance of your smartphone, installing a third-party launcher will be the ideal solution. Third-party shells completely ignore Samsung system settings.
Popular solutions such as Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or Lawnchairallow you to customize every pixel of the screen. By default, they do not contain any news feeds from the manufacturer, unless you add the Google Discover plugin yourself.
| Launcher name | Customization flexibility | Presence of advertising | RAM consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Launcher | High | No | Low |
| Microsoft Launcher | Average | No | Average |
| Smart Launcher 6 | High | In the free version | Low |
| One UI Home (Stock) | Low | Possible in feed | Optimal |
When installing a new launcher, the system will ask which application to use as the default. Select the new option and click Always. The old Samsung interface will be a thing of the past along with all its pre-installed services.
A third-party launcher is the only way to completely ignore Samsung's policies for displaying content on the main screen.
The impact of disabling on the operation of widgets
It is important to understand the architectural features of the shell One UI. The Samsung Free service is tightly integrated with some system widgets. If it is completely removed or disabled, nuances may arise in the operation of individual interface elements.
For example, the "Tips of the Day" widget or some types of news aggregators may stop updating. This is not a critical error, but the expected behavior of the system in the absence of a data source. The user will have to replace them with standard weather or calendar widgets.
It is also worth considering that the function Bixby Home in older firmware versions was combined with Samsung Free. If you have a 2018-2019 device, disabling the feed may also affect the voice assistant. In new models they are separated.
⚠️ Attention: Interfaces and menu names may vary slightly depending on the Android version (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) and regional firmware. Always check the current menus on your device.
Don't be afraid to experiment with the settings. The Android system is highly fault-tolerant, and deleting one system application will not affect the ability to make calls or use instant messengers.
Clearing the cache and optimization after deletion
After you have gotten rid of the unnecessary tape, it is recommended to do a little cleaning of the system. Residual files could remain in memory, taking up space and potentially slowing down your work.
Go to Settings → Device maintenance → Storage. Click the button Clear now. This will delete temporary files that may have been created by the Samsung Free service during its previous operation.
- 🗑️ Remove unnecessary files from the downloads folder if there are cached articles there.
- 🚀 Restart your smartphone so that the system rebuilds the file index.
- 🔋 Check the statistics Battery consumption should decrease as background news synchronization has stopped.
☑️ Final system check
Now your smartphone works in a cleaner mode. You saved RAM and got rid of visual noise. These simple steps make using the gadget more comfortable and personalized to your needs.
Is it possible to remove Samsung Free without a computer?
Yes, in most cases it is enough to simply disable swipe in the home screen settings or deactivate the application in the settings menu. The use of a computer and ADB is required only for models with hard-locked system applications.
Will Samsung Free return after a firmware update?
If you used the disabling method in the settings, then after a major Android update (for example, from version 13 to 14), the settings may be reset to factory settings. You will have to turn off the tape again. The ADB method is usually more resistant to updates.
Does deletion affect the operation of Bixby?
On modern Samsung smartphones Free and Bixby Home are different entities. Disabling the news feed will not affect the operation of the voice assistant. However, on older models (before 2019), they could be combined into one interface.
Why is the "Disable" button gray and not clickable?
This means that the application has device administrator rights or is critical for the current firmware version. In this case, only hiding through desktop settings or using ADB commands with developer rights will help.
Removing Samsung Free will void the warranty?
No. Disabling system applications through the standard settings menu or even through ADB (without unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root access) is a safe software manipulation and does not affect the manufacturer's warranty.