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Remove Superflous Icons/Apps
- Thread starter jcman001
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funkylogik
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Depending on the phone, you usually just long press them on homescreen (desktop) and either get an option to remove or a X or trash can to drag them to.
As for removing the actual app (software) from your phone, if they came pre installed then you can't get rid of them without "rooting" (hacking) the phone as they're installed in the system.
This can void your warranty and doesn't free up any storage space in the way you'd imagine.
Best to get them off your homescreen then go to settings, apps, ALL, find the app and hit "disable"
Only do this with gimmicky apps like the NFL one, etc that you mentioned :thumbup:
Oh and welcome to the forum :beer:
Tell us what phone you have :thumbup:
As for removing the actual app (software) from your phone, if they came pre installed then you can't get rid of them without "rooting" (hacking) the phone as they're installed in the system.
This can void your warranty and doesn't free up any storage space in the way you'd imagine.
Best to get them off your homescreen then go to settings, apps, ALL, find the app and hit "disable"
Only do this with gimmicky apps like the NFL one, etc that you mentioned :thumbup:
Oh and welcome to the forum :beer:
Tell us what phone you have :thumbup:
Hi jcman001, welcome to the site 
To remove preinstalled apps you'd have to root your phone, which voids the warranty.
However you can disable them so you don't see their icons, although this wont free up space:
1. Go to your phones Settings menu.
2. Tap Apps (or Applications).
3. Go to the All tab, you might need to swipe right/left to get to it.
4. Scroll down to the app you want to disable and tap it.
5. If Force Stop can be chosen tap it first, then tap Disable.
Be careful as disabling some system apps could cause your phone to not function correctly.
EDIT: Funky beat me to it while I was typing
To remove preinstalled apps you'd have to root your phone, which voids the warranty.
However you can disable them so you don't see their icons, although this wont free up space:
1. Go to your phones Settings menu.
2. Tap Apps (or Applications).
3. Go to the All tab, you might need to swipe right/left to get to it.
4. Scroll down to the app you want to disable and tap it.
5. If Force Stop can be chosen tap it first, then tap Disable.
Be careful as disabling some system apps could cause your phone to not function correctly.
EDIT: Funky beat me to it while I was typing
funkylogik
share the love peeps ;)
Woohoo 1st time I've ninjad the mighty Kate I think :beer::beer:
Woohoo 1st time I've ninjad the mighty Kate I think :beer::beer:
Our replies are so similar... were you reading my mind?
:cheers:
Sorry - I have the S4 Mini
breadnatty08
pain rustique
It appears Towelroot does for for the S4 Mini. However, your model (Int'l or Verizon) and Android version could come into play though.
I've not used it on any device, but it seems to be quite popular:
http://towelroot.com/
If you are comfortable doing it, then with root access using ES File Explorer, Titanium Backup or Root Explorer, you can delete all the bloat you like.
I've not used it on any device, but it seems to be quite popular:
http://towelroot.com/
If you are comfortable doing it, then with root access using ES File Explorer, Titanium Backup or Root Explorer, you can delete all the bloat you like.
chanchan05
The Doctor
Be aware that rooting voids warranty.
funkylogik
share the love peeps ;)
Just remember removing these apps just frees up memory in the system partition. To take advantage of that you'll have to install some of your apps as system apps :thumbup: