remove bloatware

[jdawest]

I'm rooted, now how can I unistall this crap like blockbuster, footprints and other junk I don't use? thanks.

 

[genuino]

By using "Root Explorer" or any other file manager, located the app on the system/app folder, long press the app or file name, it will bring a set of options and select uninstall or delete, no more Blockbuster.

 

[mrro82]

I found titanium backup to be winner winner chicken dinner on gettin rid of useless crap I don't want on mine. Just be careful what you are deleting. Some files are important.

 

[jdawest]

using root explorer, I went into the system folder, apps, and found blockbuster. did a long hold and selected delete ( there was no uninstall option), yet it said it could not be deleted because it was read only. no biggie, just wanted to clean out the crap.

 

[homescrub]

In order for you to delete bloatware is to have the apps folder have write/read permissions.

The best application for this is Super Manager. Its free in the Market. It allows you to grant yourself access to delete all the useless bloatware you don't need.

YouTube Video on how to use it: YouTube - Droid X Bloatware Removal How To Android 2.2 FroYo

 

[jdawest]

worked great, thanks!

 

[jluke86]

Titanium backup allows you to remove bloatware as well. It can be installed from the market.

 

[rocketry876]

and theres absolutely no way to do this without being rooted?

 

[mrro82]

and theres absolutely no way to do this without being rooted?

I'm pretty sure no. You can download Titanium Backup from the market and try to freeze them but if you want to uninstall them you will need root.

 

[homescrub]

Yes. Root = Admin Access to your phone.

Unroot = S.O.L; User