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removing preinstaled apps on lg esteem
- Thread starter scottam23
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If they are original apps that came with the phone, the only removal method is to obtain root permissions. (rooting your device) Once you have permissions to access the root directory of the phone, the apps can easily be removed. Welcome to Android Forums. I hope you enjoy your time here.
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Welcome to the forums!
As Olbriar said, if the apps are the ones that came pre-installed on the phone, then the only way to remove them is by rooting. For information on how to do that, the benefits and down sides to it and much more info on your phone in general, go to the Phones section and scroll down until you see your device. There are sub-sections for each device, where you will be able to get the best info related to your phone from other users.
Hope you find this place useful!
As Olbriar said, if the apps are the ones that came pre-installed on the phone, then the only way to remove them is by rooting. For information on how to do that, the benefits and down sides to it and much more info on your phone in general, go to the Phones section and scroll down until you see your device. There are sub-sections for each device, where you will be able to get the best info related to your phone from other users.
Hope you find this place useful!
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It's nice to have you aboard....Make sure to Tap or Click either the Phones or Tablets links in my signature - from there just scroll down to your device model - You can then join your device's area of discussion - where other users will give you help on getting the most out of your device.
There are lots of Help, Hints, Tips & Tricks for all Android Devices.
I hope you find Android Forum informative and prove to be useful! Happy Holidays.
Hello and welcome to Android Forums! 
Let me offer a word of caution. Many apps provide services for other parts of the OS and if you remove them, you can disable certain features or make your phone unusable. More importantly, system apps are not easily restorable like simply installing an .apk file. And once deleted, even a factory reset will not recover them. You will have to locate and flash a stock rom image to get them back. If you plan on rooting and deleting those apps, please check back here first before you do anything so we can make sure it's safe for you to delete those without any negative impact to your phone.
Let me offer a word of caution. Many apps provide services for other parts of the OS and if you remove them, you can disable certain features or make your phone unusable. More importantly, system apps are not easily restorable like simply installing an .apk file. And once deleted, even a factory reset will not recover them. You will have to locate and flash a stock rom image to get them back. If you plan on rooting and deleting those apps, please check back here first before you do anything so we can make sure it's safe for you to delete those without any negative impact to your phone.