Latest Update = major pain

[RancidMoose]

My phone (an LG Optimus) kept telling me to install the latest and greatest update from TMobile. I finally relented and allowed it to install.

It loaded my phone with a bunch of crap. Fortunately I was able to get rid of some of it (Feather, Polar Bear, and something else...) but it installed FaceBook, which I do not use, and will not let me delete the app.

Even more aggrivating is that my phone now scans my SD card CONSTANTLY. I used to go a couple days without charging my phone, now it's drained in a half a day due to the scanning over and over and over.

Any suggestions on deleting Facebook (I was able to disable it but it still wants me to keep updating it), and to stop the scanner from draining my battery?

 

[Korama12]

The simple answer is to root the phone. If you're unfamiliar with the process then you can visit Android, Windows Phone, and Windows Mobile Development News, Information, and Howtos - XDA Developers and search your device there.

Unfortunately, bloatware comes with the territory on phones from any major American carrier. Good luck!