spacer Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have an HTC Evo running the latest firmware and stock Android 2.2, and it is not rooted. As with most phones now a days it came with a bunch of junk apps that the carrier (in my case, Sprint) preloaded on the phone. I've had the phone for a few months now, but I'm finally getting annoyed that there are all these extra apps on my phone that I would prefer not be there. When you go into the Application Management list you can see all these apps, but the button to uninstall them is grayed out. Is there a way to delete them or is there an app that can delete them without having to root my phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps69 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I've got the HTC Desire and had the same issue, things like Peep and Stock which are about as useful as a chocolate fireguard to me. After a bit of searching I don't think these preloaded apps can't be removed, bit of a pain to be honest What I have found out the apps aren't really installed, looks at the space used etc, however since installing Launcher Pro, there is a cool function which can hide unwanted apps, hopeful;y this will be a bit useful to you. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks maybe I'll try that app. Maybe the whole "out of sight, out of mind" thing will help. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Rooting and using something like Titanium backup will allow you to completely remove "bloat" just make sure you triple check to be sure it's ok to remove, or use a custom ROM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Download ROOT EXPLORER then go in to the system/app section to remove the APK files. What I did to remove most of the crap that I didnt need or want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subject Delta Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I have an application called SystemApp remover that can uninstall system applications, but you will need root and S-OFF to use it. Without root and S-OFF, it simply isn't possible, the EVO's NAND protection will prevent it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan9523 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Launcher pro can hide them but not properly remove them, I don't think it needs root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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