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how to delete skype from my phone

i tried manage applications and it doesnt show there,,, i tried running services and it was there initially,, i shut it down,, yet most times when i open my task manager to kill running applications, there it is,,, i want to just plain get rid of it,, any help out there?

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TheGreatOne

If skype came already preloaded into the phone (which I am guessing it did) there is no way to remove it. You can't uninstall preloaded apps. I know it is a bummer!

ndog21

Go to the Andriod market then go to verizon apps find skpe mobile then tap uninstall

Butthead

If you root your device, you can remove whatever you want.

Be Careful. While our members are generally helpful and eager to provide useful information, Wireless customers need to be cautious on what you decide to download as there is always potential risk that your device may be damaged or void your warranty.

Further, any posted content that states any benefits of why rooting or hacking should be done is also not allowed.

Thank you.

TheGreatOne

Butthead wrote:
If you root your device, you can remove whatever you want.

If you do that & something goes wrong, aren't you out of luck?

starr_55104

skype is on your phone when you buy it, if not it will be on your next update for your DROID, The man has got to know where we all are.. {edited to comply with Terms of Service}

Ann154

Why did you dig up such an old thread?

Besides the "r" word and discussion of the methods is violation of the ToS.

droidsw

Which is more amazing?

People that post questions when the same question was asked three threads earlier.....

People that reply to threads 9 months old.......

People that continue to discuss the "r" after being told it is a violation of forum rules........

Ann154

LOL

Kiso

Although this thread may be old I think it's quite relevant. I'm not sure if it has been mentioned before in another thread or not I just googled "how to delete skype droid x" and this was at the top of the list.

Besides the fact that it's completely useless for the Droid X. When you're in video mode there is no front facing camera, and if there is mine has never worked. I tried it out of the box to figure out if I wanted it on my phone or not.

When I was in video mode I could see the person on my phone but the camera on the battery side is the image projected to them. So they could watch my feet while I watched them. If there is an option to change camera it was no where I'd consider easy to locate throughout the apps options and settings. It was also when I learned that I really didn't have a choice if I wanted to uninstall it.

I'm sure skype signed some sort of deal with Verizon or maybe even they are some sort of sister company of them. That's super that you want to include this software already loaded on a phone so people have it there and give it a shot. It is a pretty cool concept I will admit. But not everyone wants it. Not everyone wants to have a program constantly running on a phone where battery life is most important. The votes on the Marketplace are split between the 100.000+ votes.

Half were 1 star the other half were 5. So it's safe to say you either love it or hate it. But enough people have spoken in regards to NOT wanting this forced on us. Everyone knows Verizon is the best cell phone provider out there and if they don't agree then quite frankly they are not informed. Being the best also comes with doing what your customers are somewhat demanding.

And that is allow us the option to delete programs we see fit. We pay for the service, we pay for the contracts, we pay for the phones You may knock off a few hundred in the "manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) but we all know you get it back with the mandatory $30.00 data plan on smartphones and minute charges that are considerably one of the highest in the nation. You also have more coverage then anyone. It comes at a price and this is all something we both know about each other and why you are #1.

mortb

Unfortunately, Skype is a "forever" apps and you can not legally delete it. However, if you use a launcher, such as launcher pro (there is a free version), you will be able to hide it and all the other unnecessary bloatware such as City ID. I too am of the idea that since this is MY phone, I should be able to get rid of those apps I know I shall never use. You can do it with computers which also have bloatware, and as far as I'm concerned, a smartphone is a miniature computer.

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