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How to permanently remove apps?

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lovemuffin

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I just got Virgin Mobile's LG Optimus V. Android comes pre-installed with apps called airG Chat, Poynt, SCVNGR, Twidroyd and Where. I don't want any of these apps cluttering my phone. When I go to settings > apps > manage, I can't remove the pre-installed ones and I don't see how they are at all necessary. They are cluttering the big app list and it's hella annoying. How do I permanently remove pre-installed apps?

edit: If it is a complicated process, is there an easy app remover I can get for free in the Market that works on pre-installed apps?
 
I know that you have to do what is called a 'Root', though I am unsure on how to do this. Sorry :/ Maybe some research on Google will help:)
 
another option is a app called Bloat Freezer.
I love it works great and speeds up my phone without haveing to delete stock apps.
 
EdAndInn said:
:)

There are two options.

1.

Permanently root the phone using rooted Kernel and use Root Uninstaller App from Market.

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.baole.rootuninstall


2.

Use ADB Tool manual method - Gain temporary root on the phone and remove Apps. Here is one guide.

[GUIDE] - How to remove unwanted Apps (Bloatware) using ADB Tool Manual Method


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The LG Optimus is a tough one to root if it came with version 2.2.1 of the OS. Be sure to check the forum for your model for specifics on how to do it. I was lucky and my Optimus M had 2.2, so it was extremely easy to root with the z4root app.
 
Hm, that sounds complicated. I assume deleting stock apps is not the main appeal of rooting your phone? Why would someone go through the trouble to root it?
 
lovemuffin said:
Hm, that sounds complicated. I assume deleting stock apps is not the main appeal of rooting your phone? Why would someone go through the trouble to root it?
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Rooting your phone will allow you you to remove all the bloatware. If you install a custom ROM/kernel you can overclock, change themes and alot more
 
lovemuffin said:
Hm, that sounds complicated. I assume deleting stock apps is not the main appeal of rooting your phone? Why would someone go through the trouble to root it?
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That actually is one of the main reasons people root. I also use Titanium Backup Pro to do a good backup that also allows the backup to copy to Dropbox. That app also will move almost any downloaded app to the sd card even if it normally is not enabled to do so by the developer. I use SetCPU to under-clock my phone when the CPU is not needing the full power, which saves battery life. Lastly, I also sometimes use it to tether the internet connection to my laptop.
 
I call BS I have my ThinQ on virgin then moved to Telus, originally was on bell now I can't remove the my virgin app! I was only month to month with them on MY OWN phone!
 
Ojibweguy said:
I call BS I have my ThinQ on virgin then moved to Telus, originally was on bell now I can't remove the my virgin app! I was only month to month with them on MY OWN phone!
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The Thin-Q is a whole another device, I believe.. And LG has done very well to stay ahead of the Rooting curve
 
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