# Samsung Pre-installs Amazon Music on Galaxy Phones A new app comes with a free three-month subscription. - **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/9430f15e-4adb-4284-b567-2e4866274699 ## Samsung's New Move Samsung has added Amazon Music to the list of pre-installed apps on Galaxy phones and tablets. This could be a minor annoyance for users considering purchasing new Galaxy devices. ## Free Subscription Offer Samsung and Amazon are offering a free three-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription to users who download the app from the Galaxy Store. This aims to mitigate potential user dissatisfaction. ## Comparison with Competitors Apple's iPhones do not come with third-party software installed by default. Samsung's move could create a negative impression compared to its competitors. ## Storage Issue Amazon Music joins the list of pre-installed apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. These apps can occupy over 1GB of storage space on the device. ## Uninstallation and Disabling Most pre-installed apps can be easily removed after device setup. However, some apps like Facebook can only be disabled. ## Subscription Details To take advantage of the free three-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, you need to download the app from the Samsung Galaxy Store. If not canceled, the subscription automatically renews at $13 per month. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.engadget.com/2215840/samsung-is-making-amazon-music-pre-installed-bloatware-on-galaxy-phones/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._