Verizon App Manager

[markdoc]

I just found a notification about the Verizon App Manager. I had no idea what it was so I Googled it. I didn't like what I read. I haven't read a lot yet, but I think it "suggests" apps to use and downloads them to your phone. I'm not 100% sure it does that, but the little I've read says it does. So I opted out and then disabled it until I have more time to get more information. I wanted to warn everyone to be careful before accepting it.
That's it.

 

[PitCarver]

Had to think back, but that's one that I disabled with the package disabler.

 

[markdoc]

Had to think back, but that's one that I disabled with the package disabler.

Is the package disabler the one for LG phones on Google by OEM developer? It costs $2.99. Or is there another one you use?

 

[ocnbrze]

I just found a notification about the Verizon App Manager. I had no idea what it was so I Googled it. I didn't like what I read. I haven't read a lot yet, but I think it "suggests" apps to use and downloads them to your phone. I'm not 100% sure it does that, but the little I've read says it does. So I opted out and then disabled it until I have more time to get more information. I wanted to warn everyone to be careful before accepting it.
That's it.

curious as to what the notification said?

 

[markdoc]

curious as to what the notification said?

It said something like,
"You can start using the Verizon App Manager". Then beneath it had
"Opt out" or "Accept"
I opted out then disabled the app in my settings.

 

[PitCarver]

Is the package disabler the one for LG phones on Google by OEM developer? It costs $2.99. Or is there another one you use?

The one from OEM Developer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdmdm.dmplay

Had the Samsung version on my old S5. Easier to use than trying to disable apps through settings.

 

[markdoc]

The one from OEM Developer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdmdm.dmplay

Had the Samsung version on my old S5. Easier to use than trying to disable apps through settings.

 

[PitCarver]

If you wondered what I had disabled, here's my list .
If you think of anything else, let me know.

 

[markdoc]

You disabled apps that I didn't know were on my phone. Lol I'm definitely downloading this app but how did you know which apps were safe to disable.
Thanks Pit.

 

[PitCarver]

The apps that show up in pink are considered to be bloatware, by the app. You will have the ability to disable all the pink labeled apps with I button.

Green apps are your user instead apps.

The app let's you disable black labeled apps, but with a warning that doing so may cause problems.

I didn't do anything in mass. I went app by app, keeping some of what was listed as bloat and disabling some of what the app listed as in the at-my-own-risk category.

It gives you full information on each app as well as a link to Google it to find out what it does.

 

[markdoc]

The apps that show up in pink are considered to be bloatware, by the app. You will have the ability to disable all the pink labeled apps with I button.

Green apps are your user instead apps.

The app let's you disable black labeled apps, but with a warning that doing so may cause problems.

I didn't do anything in mass. I went app by app, keeping some of what was listed as bloat and disabling some of what the app listed as in the at-my-own-risk category.

It gives you full information on each app as well as a link to Google it to find out what it does.
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Thanks Pit.