Bloatware

[fyrfytr24]

So I finally got the nerve to root my DInc thanks to all of the helpful people here. Now I am trying to get rid of the CRAP that is on my phone that I have no need for. ie. skype, stocks, news, city id. I tried uninstalling in titanium backup (free version) but when I reboted my phone they were all still there :-( How on earth do you get rid of this junk?

 

[PvilleComp]

http://forums.androidcentral.com/incredible-rooting-roms-hacks/73315-bloatware-removal.html

http://forums.androidcentral.com/incredible-rooting-roms-hacks/113566-removing-bloatware.html

http://forums.androidcentral.com/th...6-guide-how-remove-bloatware-thunderbolt.html

These ought to get you going in the right direction!

Welcome to the dark side!

 

[fyrfytr24]

Looks like it is true, the dark side DOES have better candy.

Although I really like Titanium...I am too cheap to buy the version (plus the wife would kill me for rooting). The link to the Thunderbolt site was a great help, however the images are down and it is kinda harder for me to follow this late at night. Are there any other options?

 

[PvilleComp]

You can use any file manager with SU access to either rename the bloat you want to remove or copy it to the SD card. I don't remember the name of the free one Cory posted in his thread, but that one, or Astro are good. I use Root Explorer, but it's a paid app.

 

[fyrfytr24]

So is it better to just rename the files, or is it better to actually uninstall them?

 

[PvilleComp]

If you re-name them, then you don't have to remember where they go if you want to restore them. but it's really six of one - half dozen of the other.