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India mandates preinstallation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new phones and updates within 90 days.
Manufacturers named include Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi.
Sanchar Saathi can block, track phones by IMEI and report fraud messages.
The app is already available on the App Store and Google Play but would become mandatory.
The order targets the Indian mobile market as part of telecom regulatory moves.
Background context notes Russia implemented a similar preinstall rule in the past.
India’s move follows broader push to expand local manufacturing and direct device sales.
The Sanchar Saathi app is publicly available but would be mandatory under the new rule.
Impact on Apple and Google’s market strategy in India is noted but not detailed.
Reuters is cited as the source for the 90-day compliance timeline and manufacturer list.

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India orders pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, with no uninstall option.
The 90-day deadline covers major manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo.
Advocacy groups say the move erodes user consent and raises privacy concerns.
Opposition leaders condemn the measure as unconstitutional and dystopian.
Apple reportedly did not plan to comply with the order.
The Sanchar Saathi app helps block and track lost or stolen devices and has aided recovery of hundreds of thousands of phones.
Privacy advocates say the mandate could turn every phone into state-mominated software.
The government states the app is meant to empower subscribers and increase security.
The issue is part of broader privacy and surveillance debates in India.
The directive was issued privately to manufacturers and requires the app to be visible at first setup.

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