[Guide] How to remove Bloatware from the Thunderbolt

[Steve.Tate]

Thanks! Downloading QtADB now... See if it works...

 

[Steve.Tate]

Just installed QtADB on my Win7 laptop, and now I can see the file system and the SD card in a split window. This will make life a whole lot easier to move files around!

Thanks Guntherm!

 

[Carbon Stig]

Do any of these bloatwares run in the background? And will moving the apps to the SD card prevent them from running in the background?

 

[Guntherm]

Some do seem to run in background, however if frees up space on main memory as well. If you move them to the SD after rooting, they will no longer run.

 

[Cory Streater]

Added post #2 for a free alternative to Root Explorer.

 

[Guntherm]

Just installed QtADB on my Win7 laptop, and now I can see the file system and the SD card in a split window. This will make life a whole lot easier to move files around!

Thanks Guntherm!

Your welcome. Funny I can tell others about it, but I can't get it to runon mine. Keeps giving errors on mine. Have to dig through this weekeend and find out why...

 

[launchpad]

Thanks for the pictures for us smartphone newbs. It's "Rooting For Dummies"!

 

[Goodeye]

I would assume this *SHOULD* work for the inspire as well since it's an HTC with 2.2 as well and should have the same HTC software in the backend?

 

[Cory Streater]

I would assume this *SHOULD* work for the inspire as well since it's an HTC with 2.2 as well and should have the same HTC software in the backend?

Yup.

 

[Steve.Tate]

Ok, Cory! Why did you choose SuperManager? How many others did you try? What doesn't it do that your paid explorer does? Just curious as I'm trying to decide which one to get? Don't mind paying for it if it is better and does more and does it well?

Thanks!

 

[Cyber Warrior]

Does the current root method require a flashing of the rom or can I keep my current state intact? In other words, do I lose any apps or app data when I root?

Current method require you to flash a downgrade the flash to the current, so you lose all data. Back up programs can help with this.

Use MyBackup Pro... it will allow you to backup all your settings, apps, data, messages, homescreens, etc.. and does not require root. After you're rooted and have everything back on the phone you can switch to Titanium Backup if you want.. or just keep MyBackup.. I prefer using Titanium.

 

[Guntherm]

After goign through and moving all the "bloatware" Blockbuster is still there in app drawer. Have confirmed it is TB Bloat folder on SD card. Even clicked on it and it still runs. Reboot phone. Still there? Anyone else have this issue?

 

[66dude]

Uhhh... Cory? You missed a step. In post #2, there should've been a step 12a. After selecting the desired bloatware to move, one should click on the scissors at the bottom of the screen to cut the files before posting them to the bloatware folder.

 

[RasJacob]

Question - I am using Root Explorer and when I navigate to /system/app and click on Mount RW, it doesn't change. It stays at RO. Root Explorer has been granted Super User permissions. I can mount the system as RW using the following command in adb:

mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system

Any ideas why Root Explorer can't mount it as RW?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[krusty46]

After goign through and moving all the "bloatware" Blockbuster is still there in app drawer. Have confirmed it is TB Bloat folder on SD card. Even clicked on it and it still runs. Reboot phone. Still there? Anyone else have this issue?

Same problem. I actually just deleted the files as I never want to look at them again, but they still show in app draw. When I navigate back to the system/app folder, they are all gone though.

UPDATE: I hard reset the phone and everything is gone!!

 

[Guntherm]

Mine as well, and it still runs... apk is on the sdcard.. not makign sense...

 

[jgang06]

Does anyone know if VCAST MEDIA is safe to remove and what the file name is? Same with PEEP? Tunewiki?


Also, why does the Kindle App still show up in my app drawr once I moved it to my sdcard? Same with Blockbuster.

EDIT: Reboot removed the Kindle App. Blockbuster is still there tho. This Blockbuster app is like a bad dream...

 

[Cory Streater]

Does anyone know if VCAST MEDIA is safe to remove and what the file name is? Same with PEEP? Tunewiki?


Also, why does the Kindle App still show up in my app drawr once I moved it to my sdcard? Same with Blockbuster.

EDIT: Reboot removed the Kindle App. Blockbuster is still there tho. This Blockbuster app is like a bad dream...

If it isn't in this post, then do not remove it. vCast is okay to move.

I'll answer your Kindle question in a bit. I know where it is (to remove), but I have to look.

 

[jgang06]

If it isn't in this post, then do not remove it. vCast is okay to move.

I'll answer your Kindle question in a bit. I know where it is (to remove), but I have to look.

I got it removed on a reboot. Thanks!

 

[GateWayGee]

Question - I am using Root Explorer and when I navigate to /system/app and click on Mount RW, it doesn't change. It stays at RO. Root Explorer has been granted Super User permissions.

I had this same problem, any help? The files are now in both directories.