skype and deleting other apps
hdb
Newbie

I received the new update this morning. I noticed it forces skype and it cannot be uninstalled. Also, I can't get skype or city ID to stop running no matter what settings I change. When I open my task killer, they are constantly there. City ID free trial is over and I can't even choose to delete it from my phone, it's very frustrating to be stuck with something I can't delete, have no desire to use, and it keeps running. Any advice?

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AZSALUKI
Legend

unfortunately there is no advice. it's bloatware that we are stuck with. can't uninstall and (like many other apps) they'll just eventually start back up after a while. it's unfortunate. however, it's not a big deal as they don't really drain your resources. just continue to kill away!!!! i've noticed MANY more apps running since 2.2. i used to kill all and there were 3-5 running....now every half hour or so there are about 15 running!!!

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Ramzilla
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As taken from: http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/20-handy-android-2-2-tips-and-t... 

 

15. Uninstall your Task Killers

There's no point bothering with a task killer of any sort on Android 2.2, as Google has changed its code to stop apps killing other apps. There's a manual override hidden in Settings > Applications > Manage Applications, where you're able to Force Stop a running app if you must. But it'll be easier and less stressful to simply surrender control and learn to trust Google.



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MKULTRABLIZZARD

the only way to get these bloatware apps off, sadly, is by flashing/ROMing your phone. not worth the risk if you brick it in the process.

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