Remove City ID Bloatware

[Qazme]

No hostility, just being a smartass as usual. You'll get used to my style of humor eventually. Or block my posts from showing up, LOL

Ok. Honestly I do think anyone would call that humor, but each to his own. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[branflake2267]

Complain to the FCC

Complain to the FCC about android bloatware -> Tell the FCC

 

[cleopete]

Ok. Honestly I do think anyone would call that humor, but each to his own. Thanks for the heads up.

I wouldn't call that particularly humorous OR hostile. If you find that threatening, then maybe the internet is not for you, I've seen MUCH worse even in this forum.

 

[cleopete]

The easiest way is to get root explorer from the market. Open it and go to system>apps>then select r/w on the top of the screen and long press and select delete on any app you want to get rid of.

I would suggest simply renaming them (add a .OLD or something to the end). The DX has beaucoup space, and not having the stupid, stupid bloatware installed can cause issues with future OTAs. Of course, after waiting in the dark for two months for Froyo, I think next time I'll just stick with the leaks anyway.

 

[thunderclap]

The easiest way is to get root explorer from the market. Open it and go to system>apps>then select r/w on the top of the screen and long press and select delete on any app you want to get rid of.

I can't select r/w. Help?

 

[mclarryjr]

Open root explorer and on the top hit Mount R/W and to the left it should then say Mounted as R/W. Are you able to do that?

 

[thunderclap]

Open root explorer and on the top hit Mount R/W and to the left it should then say Mounted as R/W. Are you able to do that?

I don't see Mount R/W.

 

[igotsanevo4g]

My messaging dumb phone did this stock, with no data connection. All it is doing is looking at the area code.

 

[mclarryjr]

I don't see Mount R/W.

Its the box just below the notification bar.
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[dreedy01]

Its the box just below the notification bar.
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Mclarryjr -- I just rooted my DInc today and d/l'd Root Explorer as mentioned in this forum post. I switched it over to Mount R/W and when I went to test it by trying to delete Amazon MP3 from my phone, it popped up with a message "Can not delete amazonmp3.apk because the apk is marked read only". Can you not delete bloatware from this app?

 

[mclarryjr]

Mclarryjr -- I just rooted my DInc today and d/l'd Root Explorer as mentioned in this forum post. I switched it over to Mount R/W and when I went to test it by trying to delete Amazon MP3 from my phone, it popped up with a message "Can not delete amazonmp3.apk because the apk is marked read only". Can you not delete bloatware from this app?

If it gives you that message then just hit the Mount R/W button one more time and try again.

 

[dreedy01]

If it gives you that message then just hit the Mount R/W button one more time and try again.

I'll give that a shot..thanks!

 

[dreedy01]

If it gives you that message then just hit the Mount R/W button one more time and try again.

Thanks man, that did it!! It most flip back from R/W to R/0 when you go back to the main system in Root Explorer as you exit out. Thanks for the help again!

 

[jerrybecker]

Its the box just below the notification bar.
http://

I downloaded Root Manager, and it didn't have that box. So, I unstalled (within the 15 mins to get my refund).

Do I have to root my phone some other way, in order for the box to show up?

I have no idea how to root my phone.

Thanks for your help.

P.S. Also, how do you get your printscreen?

 

[mclarryjr]

I downloaded Root Manager, and it didn't have that box. So, I unstalled (within the 15 mins to get my refund).

Do I have to root my phone some other way, in order for the box to show up?

I have no idea how to root my phone.

Thanks for your help.

P.S. Also, how do you get your printscreen?

I have never used Root Manager, the picture is from the app Root Explorer and that box should always be there. The box will show up if your not rooted but will not work so you have to root your phone to delete apk's. Search this thread for instructions on rooting a Dinc its pretty easy. If your having problems just ask there are a bunch of helpful people here.

The picture was taken by an app called screen shot which will only work if your rooted.

 

[jerrybecker]

I have never used Root Manager, the picture is from the app Root Explorer and that box should always be there. The box will show up if your not rooted ...

My mistake. I meant Root Explorer. I downloaded it, and the box did not show up.

... but will not work so you have to root your phone to delete apk's. Search this thread for instructions on rooting a Dinc its pretty easy. If your having problems just ask there are a bunch of helpful people here.

I've seen the instructions, but they seem complicated to me. Not sure if I want to try it. I'd be worried I'd mess something up, as I've seen many warnings like, "Not responsible if you screw up your phone trying these steps."

The picture was taken by an app called screen shot which will only work if your rooted.

Stinks that you have to be rooted.

 

[tony bag o donuts]

I am not rooted on my Dinc and don't plan on it.....Don't know why.....just don't want to mess with it.

 

[powercram]

Easily remove City ID (and other crap)

See How To Remove City ID (and other crapware) From Droid X (and other Android phones)
Best thing I ever did wtih my Droid X!

 

[wolverine38812]

i just used titanium backup pro to freeze the app, that way if i ever need to un-root my phone to bring it back to Verizon for any such reason all the stock apps are there and they wont complain