Need To Remove Skype

[bigslam123]

I want to remove the stock Skype application. Does anyone know the application name in the OS, so that I can remove through recovery?

 

[mclarryjr]

If you have root explorer from the market you can open it then go to systems>apps then mount r/w then just find the apk and long press to delete. This is much easier then doing it in recovery and I would give the name but I don't use it.

 

[bigslam123]

Worked great. Thanks. for anyone else, it is VZW_Skype.apk

 

[bigredhoss]

I just tried to delete it and it said "error trying to delete" any suggestions ?

 

[Qazme]

I just tried to delete it and it said "error trying to delete" any suggestions ?

You don't have the /system/app directory mounted correctly as rw, only r. If you are following the method posted above you will have a "mount r/w" button on the top of the app. Click it and try again. If you are doing it through adb you will need to issue a "mount -o remount, rw -t yaff22 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system" command. And then you will be able to remove it.

 

[The Only Natty B]

Totally Lost!!!

You don't have the /system/app directory mounted correctly as rw, only r. If you are following the method posted above you will have a "mount r/w" button on the top of the app. Click it and try again. If you are doing it through adb you will need to issue a "mount -o remount, rw -t yaff22 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system" command. And then you will be able to remove it.

I installed root explorer, but i see NO button that gives me the ability to change it r/w. I have rebooted. How exactly do you "mount" the phone. I am using the Incredible v2.2

 

[mclarryjr]

Just hit the Mount R/W button on the top

 

[318sugarhill]

I just used Titanium, and under the restore button, I found the skype app and clicked uninstall. Much easier.

 

[ChuckBessey]

I have same problem as "The Only Natty B" post of 11/03/10
Droid Razr:
Have installed Root Explorer, opens as mounted on r/o, click Sys opens as mounted on r/w, but there isn't any App icon to click on - have clicked Parent Folder, but that returns you to mounted r/o ??
Help please.

 

[PvilleComp]

Chuck, If you look next to where is says "Mounted as r/o" there is a button that say's "Mount R/W"

That's the button to change from read only to read write.

You do have to have root privileges to change to R/W in all directories.

 

[ChuckBessey]

Thanks for the rapid responce.
Unfortunently, the Mount R/W button does not appear on my system.
Razr version 6.12.181.XT912
Android 2.3.6

 

[Jeffry Oxtoby]

I just downloaded Uninstall Master, when run, choose skype on checkbox, click uninstall... DONE EASY.

 

[BertDunsford]

Unfortunately I cannot even see Skype after it was downloaded from play google and cannot locate it on my Samsung Galaxy S4. Maybe someone out therre knows what my problem is

 

[Ron Minter1]

How do I remove Skype it insists it in installed.But it not on screen anywhere.I did just uninstall it.but I cannot reinstall it???

 

[Ron Minter1]

How can I remove skype.It is not on my android but it insists it is installed