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Check your storage: Chrome may be downloading a 4GB AI model — here’s what we know
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this post was submitted on 07 May 2026
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You don't need to do anything wild to stop using Chrome on your Android phone! I have a stock ROM too, and I've got plenty of options for more private Chrome (and Firefox!) forks. Depending on what you use on your desktop, there's probably an equally private equivalent for your phone.
I can't believe people still use chrome I can't stand ads or not being able to play videos in the background.
I have stopped using chrome on mobile too.
Problem is, on a stock android you can't remove chrome, only hide it. So my point is, if they decide to force the model download on a chrome update, even if you never use it, it'll still ruin a good chunk of your storage space.
Your phone doesn't let you uninstall updates and disable the app?! I've had good luck with that, and if it didn't work I would try Shizuku next, but YMMV depending on the phone model...