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Well, a Tab 4 is certainly not a low-end device. And 12GB a good amount of space - unless you have several humongous apps. In that case Link2SD might make some sense.
 
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And if you want to see evidence of the OP's claim about CM self-promotion, install Clean Master. ;)
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Post updated. I was up past my bedtime and absolutely did not intend to imply that CM should get a pass. They're sketchy as hell and I wouldn't want any of their products on any of my devices. I was just wondering if @Dave Rodriguez1982 was referencing another report as well. :D

PS: if you look at the Gizmodo article, the quote pasted into the OP of this thread ("That a security app is the most data-greedy is both unsurprising and disturbing. Is it really necessary to impinge on privacy to ensure security?") actually seems to be referring to AntiVirus Security (AVG) instead of the CM products as implied by the OP.
 
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My 2010 phone had 147 MB of user storage, and that's the era of device that inspired apps like Link2SD ;)

Wikipedia Offline (I just looked it up) is clearly an app that would benefit from the option to store its massive download on removable storage.
 
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Btw, I mentioned this in another thread -

I highly recommend the X-plore File Manager but I've kept my previous favorite, ES File Explorer, installed as a secondary.

On a recent update, I was surprised and pleased to discover that ES File Explorer has a new, and I believe very nice, feature -

Now when I uninstall something, and enter ES, it pops up and tells me that a recent uninstall has orphaned the following list of files/folders, do I want to delete it?

I'm not sure how or why that works or what it implies but it's pretty nice if it works.

I do wonder how the mechanism works though.

I don't want to say that the sky is falling, but it does mean that on some level, ES is aware of what apps I'm installing and uninstalling.
 
I really like ES File Explorer. I gave up on File Manager HD (because of the source and the hap-hazard documentation and support).

I encountered a "feature" with X-plore and reported it. I got a response within hours. Let me repeat that ... I got a response within hours.

I have a second "feature" and just sent him some follow-up information that he asked for ... writhing hours of my report.

(ES File Explorer ... never responded and File Manager HD ... don't even have a valid e-mail address.)

... Thom
 
In ES I don't even think you have to open it for it to offer to delete orphan files. I'm pretty sure it gave me a notification (just tested it again but the app I uninstalled must have left any files) so I guess it's "always listening"
 
One of the biggest things I think we fail at in our services here is really explaining to people app permissions and what apps really need what permissions. I mean when you download facebook if you look at the permissions your giving them access to everything! why? And that is a "reputable" program. I know this thread got off to X-plorer madness ;) thanks to @EarlyMon :p However I think its important that we find a way to explain permissions to users and what should have what permissions. While Chetah or however its spelled is Known what bothers me are the lesser knowns who do the same thing. Its our responsibility to put these companies out of business by not supporting their products. I would seriously seriously ask that you read and understand all permissions and app ask for before installing. If you don't understand why a permission is needed then email them and ask. If they don't respond you don't want that app. If they do respond then make sure you have a clear understanding of how the information is being used before deciding to install. As consumers we need to look out for each other because no one else is.
 
I agree 100% with this statement. No matter what application you use. Understand what you are really getting when you install it. Sometimes you get more than you bargained for.
 
So here is an interesting tidbit of information. Maybe this can be linked to the other discussions about pop-up google ads... After reading this thread, I decided to uninstall Clean Sweep and CM Security.

I was getting pop up ads about 7-10 times a day with Google play ads for games and such. I was stumped as every malware and adware program couldn't find anything wrong. I also opted out of the targeted ads. I didn't want to factory reset, so by process of elimination I uninstalled and reinstalled every app I had installed from the play store. BUT I didn't do CM stuff, thinking why would a program intended to clean do something so shady...

But lo and behold, once I uninstalled it, those pesky pop ups are gone!

Anyone else that may have installed it should uninstall right now...
 
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Everything in the OP's post is true - and more.

I could go on and on about this stuff, it drives me crazy. There's a LOT of information available if you look, but the tech sites and bloggers don't bother. They just promote what they're told to and write without any knowledge. And there's a lot more crapware by companies like DU Apps (DU Battery Saver) Go Dev Team (Go Launcher, GoSMS) and others that continues to be given glowing recommendations by uninformed, ignorant, irresponsible websites and bloggers. Users read, install, their devices suffer, the reputation of Android suffers, and no one seems to care enough to do anything.

It just makes me sick...

But I'm preaching to the choir here. I just wish I knew a way to effectively offset the waves of misinformation flooding the internet.
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What do you suggest to replace GoSMS? I am looking for the private SMS mailbox feature. I really dislike Go development. I stopped upgrading after an "upgrade" removed features and charged to get them back.
 
Google Messenger fan here too but I do like a really light simple sms app and idk if it has the "private sms mailbox" feature you mentioned. What does it do?
 
I don't think Textra has the "private inbox" feature, if I remember correctly what it is. Chomp lets you set a pattern lock, but it's not specific to particular conversations, which I think is what you are after.

I think that Evolve SMS may have something like that though (might be a paid feature - some are with that app).
 
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