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Is there anyway to get rid of the bloatware on my Razr?
jotns
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:08 PM

I was just wondering if there was any way to get rid of the garbage preloaded apps such as NFL and Blockbuster (didn't they go out of business?)

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austinlad76
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:16 PM

>Post edited to comply with VZW ToS. Discussions on rooting is not allowed on this forum< Unless you're really, REALLY wanting to get rid of the apps, its going to be more trouble than what its worth. 

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Tidbits
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:16 PM

BB didn't go out of business. They did what Netflix is doing.

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jotns
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In response to Tidbits
โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:27 PM

Sorry, they went bankrupt in 2010 and were bought by another company. Still it is something I want to get rid of.

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Tidbits
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In response to jotns
โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:34 PM

They are still blockbuster and they follow the Netflix model. Bankrupt or not they are still around.

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Tidbits
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:35 PM

Go ahead open up the app and see BB is still alive and kicken ๐Ÿ˜‰

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jotns
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In response to Tidbits
โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:52 PM

Yea, but if I am not going to use their service, why do I have to have it?

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jotns
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In response to jotns
โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:55 PM

And the my buddy's nexus doesn't have this crap on it.

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Tidbits
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In response to jotns
โ€Ž06-27-2012 05:57 PM

Because Motorola has a deal with BB to include it. The Galaxy Nexus has their own version and they are in competition.

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jotns
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In response to Tidbits
โ€Ž06-27-2012 06:01 PM

I guess I should have researched more before I buy my next phone. I love Verizon's service coverage and reliability but Motorola has left me feeling burned.

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Tidbits
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In response to jotns
โ€Ž06-27-2012 06:04 PM

If you want as much bloat gone you have to go Nexus. Also don't buy anything with bloat on them. Make sure your friends do the same. Hurting sales will change the practice.

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commonsense101
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 08:07 PM

nope, no harm no foul

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BadWolf03
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 08:41 PM

>Post deleted to comply with VZW ToS. . Discussing of rooting/hacking/jailbreaking for devices is not permitted on this site


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drum_thumper
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โ€Ž06-27-2012 09:06 PM

Actually, from what I understand, with the ICS updated, you will be able to disable or delete bloatware.  Check out this link:

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/23/reminder-you-can-uninstall-or-disable-most-of-the-bloatware-in-...

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gravytrain
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โ€Ž07-01-2012 10:44 AM

the answer is YES, but Verizon doesn't want you to do that so they won't allow us to talk about it here, you will have to visit some other Android specific websites with forums in order to find out exactly how.....should be easy to find

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mithmal
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In response to gravytrain
โ€Ž07-01-2012 03:58 PM

Android Central, droid-life, try those they are very informative.