Which model do you have and how much bloatware is on it? Does it bother you? Can you uninstall all of it? Thinking about getting a T-Mobile variant just because of the FM radio (US unlocked versions don't get it, not sure why).
At&t has fm radio.Which model do you have and how much bloatware is on it? Does it bother you? Can you uninstall all of it? Thinking about getting a T-Mobile variant just because of the FM radio (US unlocked versions don't get it, not sure why).
At&t has fm radio.
Bloatware is not a issue.... disabled or removed on mine.
I have a Tmo V20 and the bloatware is minimal. A couple of Tmo apps and that is it. And, the Tmo apps that are included can be useful....like the Tmo app that allows you to manage your account and the hotspot app.
No issues here.What about "My AT&T" or the AT&T data monitor? I have a Metro PCS phone and I am unable to uninstall or disable "My Metro". Plus, don't have access to adb side load so can't delete it that way either.
Also AT&T variants annoy me because they remove the data on/off shortcut.
Any battery drain?
No issues here.
All functions normally.
You see some apps that are not removeable in my app drawer.
Disabled,no big deal.
Phone was $275 USD out the door.
So I don't really care.
Tough question to answer.....IMO battery life is not one of the V20's strong points, my experience has been acceptable. However, I believe it is not the result of bloatware and I don't use social media apps.
That said, I recently replaced my V20 battery (over a year old) and battery life has improved. My old battery failed the spin test.
Below are the apps I consider "Bloatware" and I have disabled on my Verizon LG V20 (VS995):
Non-System apps: Amazon Kindle, Android Pay, Audble, Caller Name ID, Cloud, Cloud Print, Gmail, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Hangouts, IMDb, LG Health, Messages+, NFL Mobile, Slacker Radio, Support & Protection, ThinkFree Viewer, VZ Navigator.
System apps: AppFlash, Bookmark Provider, DT Ignite (May be called "Mobile Servives Manager"),Hangouts, OK Google enrollment, SnapPage.
Can't disable "My T-Mobile" or "My Metro" app.. it's a monitoring app to monitor your usage habits.. don't like it being on all the time running on the background. Same with AT&T's data monitoring app.