What is "Mobile ID"?

[Seanette]

I'm seeing this on my Galaxy S3, my husband (who installed a custom recovery before allowing Android to update) does not. It periodically tells me updates are available, I'm not seeing it in my list of installed apps, and I'm a bit suspicious of it.

I'm still pretty new to Jellybean, coming from a custom ICS ROM on my now-retired Triumph.

 

[RealFastOne]

Per the Virgin Mobile website:

"Mobile ID is a free service from Virgin Mobile that lets you download a complete mobile experience on demand. Customize your phone to match whatever you're into... music, entertainment, social networking, and more.

Each Mobile ID pack includes a unique set of specially-selected apps, ringtones, wallpapers, and widgets - all in a single, easy-to-install package. Start with our exclusive Virgin Mobile ID and load up your phone with a hand-picked collection of mobile must-haves. Or, choose from other great Mobile ID packs created by content experts like MTV and E!.

Mobile ID packs are free to download and easy to swap. Just tap the ID icon on your phone's main screen to get started. Load as many as 5 ID packs onto your phone at once. You can switch between them whenever you want with just a few clicks."


It is useless Virgin Mobile /Sprint bloatware as far as I am concerned and I do not use it. I am not rooted and do not know what the consequences are if you do remove it after rooting your phone.

I hope this answers your question. Good Luck!

 

[David Dubz]

Mobile ID is just bloatware that can be safely removed if your phone is rooted. It's a service they push... Even though it looks like they didn't put much effort into it...

 

[Seanette]

Thanks, gang. I'll keep ignoring the updates, since I prefer to pick my own customization. Nice to know it's not something to suspect of being malware.

As for rooting the phone, my husband will hopefully jump in with more details, but he describes my current state as "partially rooted", and Knox is probably going to be a problem.