Clear/Remove Unwanted Updates from the "Updates Download"

[droidscape]

I do not want to install updates that I receive for factory installed apps that I don't use so that I can save storage space. However, the updates continue to appear in my Updates Notification List. Is there a way to remove these unwanted updates and notifications?

 

[damewolf13]

I do not want to install updates that I receive for factory installed apps that I don't use so that I can save storage space. However, the updates continue to appear in my Updates Notification List. Is there a way to remove these unwanted updates and notifications?

Unless I am mistaken, the only way to do that is if the app will allow you to uninstall it. As long as it is installed you keep getting the update notice.

 

[Harry2]

On my HTC One X, I can de-activate these pre-installed apps.
Then the size of these apps in phone storage will be set to 0.0B.

I don't know, if this new feature is an ICS or a Sense feature

Update:
Regardless of deactivation I get update notifications of these apps

Harry

 

[kristalsoldier]

Unless I am mistaken, the only way to do that is if the app will allow you to uninstall it. As long as it is installed you keep getting the update notice.

Quick question....can the Google+ app be safely uninstalled?

Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446781.....for removal of Google+ and other so-called system apps. Need to be rooted though.

 

[damewolf13]

Quick question....can the Google+ app be safely uninstalled?

I would think so, but to be honest, I am not really sure.

 

[bruce73]

I do not want to install updates that I receive for factory installed apps that I don't use so that I can save storage space. However, the updates continue to appear in my Updates Notification List. Is there a way to remove these unwanted updates and notifications?

My understanding is that the phone must be rooted in order to remove these pre-installed apps. But the updates overwrite existing files, so you're not really using up more space, I would think. It's more tedious than anything else to keep unused apps up to date.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Root your phone, and then freeze (using Titanium Backup, Super Manager, or Bloat Freezer) the pre-installed apps in question. Doing that, I have never received an update notification for the multiple AT&T bloatware apps.

 

[droidscape]

Root your phone, and then freeze (using Titanium Backup, Super Manager, or Bloat Freezer) the pre-installed apps in question. Doing that, I have never received an update notification for the multiple AT&T bloatware apps.

Thanks. I'm considering rooting my phone. Considering that I plan to keep this one for a long time, are there any long term pros and cons to rooting (other than warranty void)? Also, a phone can be unrooted and reset to factory, right?

 

[sanibel]

So why, then, the pre-installed apps? I understand the relationship(s) between phone makers/carriers/app developers, but consumers should be given a choice here: we pay for our phones and service, do we not?

 

[tenchy]

This exact thing annoyed me.
On ics you can go to apps via settings and disable them. It'll give you some scary yap, but I have done that for Google books, movies, +, and talk.

 

[Harry2]

... but they'll give you further update notifications ...

Harry

 

[breadnatty08]

Thanks. I'm considering rooting my phone. Considering that I plan to keep this one for a long time, are there any long term pros and cons to rooting (other than warranty void)? Also, a phone can be unrooted and reset to factory, right?

Give this post a thorough read through:
http://androidforums.com/faqs/443432-what-root-being-rooted-mean.html
Most phones can be unrooted and set to factory settings if you need warranty work, but not all (and some can be quite difficult to do). What phone do you have?

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Considering that I plan to keep this one for a long time, are there any long term pros and cons to rooting (other than warranty void)? Also, a phone can be unrooted and reset to factory, right?

The only thing I would advise is to be careful what you do to your phone after rooting. If you mess up permissions without first making a backup, or at least taking a "before" screen shot (or writing down the settings), you could end up with broken functionality or even a totally disabled phone. As long as you don't indiscriminately delete system apps or mess with permissions, you should be fine though. As for unrooting... yes, most devices can be unrooted (see below).
[UNROOT] Unroot any android device - xda-developers

 

[ktchong]

Quick question....can the Google+ app be safely uninstalled

I uninstalled Google+, Google Car Home, Google Mail, Google Play Book, Google Play Movies, Google Play Music, Google Search (yes, Google Search,) Google Street View and Google Talk from my phone sometimes ago. Not all at once, but I got rid of them one at a time. They were factory-installed in my phone. I took care of them, and I have not had any problem.

The only Google app you do NOT want to permanently uninstall is Google Play.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

The only Google app you do NOT want to permanently uninstall is Google Play.

OR Google Talk. From Google Support:

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[droidscape]

What phone do you have?

I have the HTC EVO Design 4G.

 

[jefboyardee]

In order to not be reminded every thirty-five seconds to update Google Maps, I moved from Play to Appbrain, where you can individually select apps to be ignored.