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Let's all boycott V-CAST Apps

Wow...this thread makes it sound like the recent OTA update is like something Hitler dreamed up.
I received the update last Thursday and no issue what so ever. I thought Verizon did a good job with implementing this update. As far as the two apps (Slacker & V Cast App) they installed on my phone...I just don't open them. simple. Life goes on happily.
 
rapidsandroid said:
Wow...this thread makes it sound like the recent OTA update is like something Hitler dreamed up.
I received the update last Thursday and no issue what so ever. I thought Verizon did a good job with implementing this update. As far as the two apps (Slacker & V Cast App) they installed on my phone...I just don't open them. simple. Life goes on happily.
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Damn it Godwin...

Yeah, this is a pretty decent update. Nothing massively world changing, but it fixes probably the biggest/most widespread issue with the phone (ok, short of the battery being too small). From my experience, the phone is charging alot faster.
 
impquidnuc said:
My update came this morning and I have decided NOT to install it. Seems to be the easiest solution.
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That's too bad. If you're currently running a stock ROM, the faster charging that the update provides is worth the price of admission by itself (IMO).
 
Oh the update included slacker? Wow I will have to check that out. updated yesterday and never even noticed it was there! And what is the big deal about the new app store? I'ts just another market for you to choose from. Boycott now thats funny then boycott verizon all together and goto att, I bet they wont force a phone update on you. Oh yeah you are NOT being forced by verizon either. Just don't download it. Whine and cry that we don't get enough or fast enough updates then whine and cry because they are pushing one out to us. I bet you will be the first one to complain the gingerbread is taking to long! Maybe verizon should boycott that to you
 
I actually think it's a good idea to boycott the Vcast market. The more hits it gets, the more likely we are to see more of these pointless branded apps. If the message is clear that the market doesn't want this kind of thing, then carriers will stop spending money making apps nobody uses.
 
DenverRalphy said:
??? How close are you to running out of your unlimited "minutes"?
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Whoops, I guess that's what happens when I try to post while a child climbs over my shoulders. :o

I'm actually well below the max on my limited data plan, with wi-fi everywhere I can easily get by without an unlimited plan and only turn on the data when I am on the move. I just don't want to be charged for something even when it is costing them almost nothing.
 
Colchicine said:
Please, let's stay practical. We all signed the contract, but that doesn't make it anymore acceptable.

It's pretty clear. You shouldn't have to void your warranty with VZW in order to escape VZW forced software.
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Totally agree !!

I'm in on the boycott !!
Verizon is getting as bad as the US-DNC forcing total Crap down our throats !!
 
FWIW I've been using Slacker for a few months now (well before this update) and I've actually been favoring it over Pandora. I'm not going to pay a subscription for either one, but between the two Slacker allows for much tighter customization of new stations. From your PC you can select tons of artists or songs to "seed" a new station instead of just one.

KB3MMX: Please leave your political trolling at home. Or at least in an appropriate forum.
 
I am trying to boycott this crapware. Once I saw "V Cast" that was a red flag. However, I am not certain that the phone won't install the update upon the next reboot.

I am already not too happy with the Froyo update and have opened a support ticket to potentially have my OS rolled back. I believe Froyo may be useful to Moto Droid users (I used to own one) but on the D'inc it just screws some things up (IMHO).

I have been with Verizon for years and moved to the Android format to get away from V Cast and other proprietary VZW junk. Until I went Droid I had to deal with "crippled" smart phones.

If they force this garbage on me again I will root my phone. If that doesn't work I'll switch carriers.

I pay $110 per month for their service (for one phone) and now they're going to try to up-sell me and nickel dime me for more money.

F____ them.
 
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To quote a wise man:

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Also, as is always the case, please refrain from posting items that attack other users. If you don't like what is said, move along.
 
rapidsandroid said:
Wow...this thread makes it sound like the recent OTA update is like something Hitler dreamed up.
I received the update last Thursday and no issue what so ever. I thought Verizon did a good job with implementing this update. As far as the two apps (Slacker & V Cast App) they installed on my phone...I just don't open them. simple. Life goes on happily.
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ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
nedroid said:
I am trying to boycott this crapware. Once I saw "V Cast" that was a red flag. However, I am not certain that the phone won't install the update upon the next reboot.

I am already not too happy with the Froyo update and have opened a support ticket to potentially have my OS rolled back. I believe Froyo may be useful to Moto Droid users (I used to own one) but on the D'inc it just screws some things up (IMHO).

I have been with Verizon for years and moved to the Android format to get away from V Cast and other proprietary VZW junk. Until I went Droid I had to deal with "crippled" smart phones.

If they force this garbage on me again I will root my phone. If that doesn't work I'll switch carriers.

I pay $110 per month for their service (for one phone) and now they're going to try to up-sell me and nickel dime me for more money.

F____ them.
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dude, seriously? you need a hobby. put this much passion into a worthy cause. very comical
 
When I linc my Inc to my PC and select the disc drive option it immediately opens my PC browser to the Vcast website. I know that Vcast comes with the Inc but I never opened (activated?) the App. Is there a way to stop the opening to their web site (other than rooting)?
 
From the troubleshooting forum:
dial ##7764726
Hit Call
Type Password 000000 (that's 6 zeros)
Hit Feature Settings
Choose CD ROM
Click Disable
Hit menu, commit modifications (it will say no item changed)
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txrxio said:
From the troubleshooting forum:
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Thanks... I did do a earlier search, but typically a search "might" take u to a thread, but not to what I was looking for... So I really appreciate that you provided the answer & not just directing me to the thread. I had also emailed Verizon & they thanked me & understood my frustration... but.. tough luck it is what it is.
 
Just freeze all the bloat with Bloat Freezer if you are rooted, then it will be like it never even happened.
 
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