Returning Best Buy XL and buying from Google

[hal1]

The Verizon model is the same except it install 3 apps that can be uninstalled.. Otherwise same phone.

Which 3?

 

[Almeuit]

Which 3?

I believe it is Verizon maps, the Verizon account app, and one other Verizon app (can't recall) that can be removed.

 

[anon(9227267)]

My Verizon, VZ Messages, and Go90

 

[Almeuit]

My Verizon, VZ Messages, and Go90

This! .

 

[Frenzytom]

Hmm. I bought the VZW version at a corporate store and I did not receive any of those apps. It was as clean as the unlocked version.

 

[xocomaox]

I believe it is Verizon maps, the Verizon account app, and one other Verizon app (can't recall) that can be removed.

It's strange that I have never seen these apps on my phone, and I have had both the latest Verizon and Google firmwares. This is even before I rooted. Others have also reported the same, although some people DO get the apps with their Verizon SIM on the Google purchased phone.

It's just so inconsistent. But also a non-issue.

 

[rslifkin]

No VZW apps on my google store phone with a VZW SIM in it.

 

[anon(847090)]

But there are no buttons to mash...

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