Thank you for responding. I think i figured out how to circumvent some of my annoyances. The task bar size setting was hidden outside of the taskbar settings. I put all the apps I couldn’t delete in an ugly folder where they can needlessly eat resources. I do not understand why I need to use Google photos to set a background but here we are. It was really fun figuring all this out on a device where the buttons are too small to press and I Couldn’t close out apps.

Regarding training wheels, usability and intuitiveness shouldn’t be referred to as bumpers. I spent time with customer support where they gave me wrong info. I also watched YouTube videos. I’m starting to think most android users have no idea what the iPhone can do in terms of customization. I’ll shit on Apple all day when they deserve it but it seems like android users are all fanboys.

I was kind of hoping for freedom with samsung but it seems to try to control more than my iPhone. It’s like how microsoft forces edge on you. I’ll keep practicing, but I am very disappointed in the initial user experience and customer support.