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Let me remove unwanted applications!!

Got my Droid 2 about 5 days ago, really like it except for one thing... The Verizon sales rep at the store truthfully told me battery life was kind of an issue with these, and that I could optimize my battery life by removing and/or stopping unwanted apps. I did that for all the apps I can access on my phone.

It's the list of permanent crapware that I object to. Stuff like Skype, Blockbuster, Amazon MP3/Kindle, City ID, etc. I can see why Verizon and Motorolla get (and need) a kickback to distribute this bloaty garbage, but I *really* want the ability to remove it from *my* phone. Seriously, why can't I opt-out from this stuff?

Not willing to void my warranty, I called upon technical support. The Verizon tech support rep tried to lead me to belive it was part of the Android OS, which is false. It's not part of the OS, it's a preinstalled app, and the user (me) lacks the system permissions to remove it. So now what's up with that? Why can't customers opt-out of this stuff?

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Ann154

Erik, you're preaching to the choir with that request. :smileyhappy: There are several others here that have voiced similar concerns. Alas this is peer to peer forum. Although some VZ employees answer some questions, they don't seem to respond very much to this type of posts.

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erik255

That's what I was afraid I would read in response. I can see why they installed it, I just can't see why we can't opt out. Well, hopefully some Verizon/Motorolla marketing person will read this and make another note on how annoying their customers find this stuff.

I mean great tech, neat stuff, decent value. Too bad it's been sub-optimized.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I see other views, so I assume others see it, but also see futility in expressing their frustration.

Best,

Erik

NJEric

I agree that Verizon like other device suppliers (e.g. DELL) put bloatwear on their equipment. They usually get a financial incentive to do so. In the case of DELL customers have raised such a stink that they have at least reduced bloatwear or provided a user friendly way to do so. Incentive to do so was really to stay competitive. In the case of Verizon, if you're number one, what motivation do they have to do so. Customer goodwill gets trumped by profitability every time. Too bad a customers rights also get trampled on in the process.

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