Root Removing Bloatware WITHOUT Root

[K_M]

I was searching all over for ways to delete Bloatware off of the LG Spirit 4G without rooting the device, and finally found something that could possibly work. Would anybody be willing to try this?



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[alfick3]

I was searching all over for ways to delete Bloatware off of the LG Spirit 4G without rooting the device, and finally found something that could possibly work. Would anybody be willing to try this?



Remove Bloatware From Android Devices The Easy Way Without Root | Redmond Pie

That looks interesting. I think though, that someone in another thread (or maybe even in this one, I can't remember where I read it now) that the stock recovery simply wipes the phone and brings it back to stock. It's an automatic thing and it doesn't give any options to choose update from zip or any other options. It wouldn't surprise me if that is so, 'cause my LG Optimus M was the same way. I haven't tried it with my Optimus M+ though.

 

[bnb25]

That looks interesting. I think though, that someone in another thread (or maybe even in this one, I can't remember where I read it now) that the stock recovery simply wipes the phone and brings it back to stock. It's an automatic thing and it doesn't give any options to choose update from zip or any other options. It wouldn't surprise me if that is so, 'cause my LG Optimus M was the same way. I haven't tried it with my Optimus M+ though.

Yep i was the one that said that. while trying one of the roots that had you go into stock recovery, all it would do was wipe the phone and start me all over, the phone wouldn't let me go into stock recovery, it would just factory wipe the phone. I was so frustrated I almost threw the phone out the window.

LG really has this phone locked down. almost makes me think they took out stock recovery. I know crazy thought

 

[Ubercharrge]

You can go to settings -> apps and disable some apps, like google play books or play movies.
Uninstall their updates and disable them, they won't show in the app drawer anymore, or annoy you.

 

[bnb25]

You can go to settings -> apps and disable some apps, like google play books or play movies.
Uninstall their updates and disable them, they won't show in the app drawer anymore, or annoy you.

to bad they wont let it disable the metro crap

 

[quechon]

Specially metro easy wifi

 

[bnb25]

Specially metro easy wifi

yep that's the one i wanted get rid of. I don't see any point in it.

 

[GameTheory]

Specially metro easy wifi

The first thing I'll do after root is nuke that damn metro easy wifi. LOL

 

[alfick3]

yep that's the one i wanted get rid of. I don't see any point in it.

I actually like it. Especially since it auto logs me into Starbucks wifi (and other well known free wifi hotspots). I could manually just connect and open my browser, then put the check in the box that I agree to the terms, but I like that easy wifi does it for me (ok, I'm a little lazy).

 

[bnb25]

I actually like it. Especially since it auto logs me into Starbucks wifi (and other well known free wifi hotspots). I could manually just connect and open my browser, then put the check in the box that I agree to the terms, but I like that easy wifi does it for me (ok, I'm a little lazy).

I'm starting to think you work for metro

 

[alfick3]

I'm starting to think you work for metro

Nope. Just like them. When I had my Optimus M rooted, one of the 1st things I did was to remove all the Metro stuff, including the easy wifi. Also, I started flashing different ROM's and none of them had the easy wifi. Now, I purchased the Optimus M+, got it rooted, but decided not to delete the bloat. I did uninstall what could be uninstalled with the app manager. When I was using the OM, and flashing ROM's, I kinda missed the auto log into Starbucks wifi. I still have that on my OM+ and like it.

 

[bnb25]

Nope. Just like them. When I had my Optimus M rooted, one of the 1st things I did was to remove all the Metro stuff, including the easy wifi. Also, I started flashing different ROM's and none of them had the easy wifi. Now, I purchased the Optimus M+, got it rooted, but decided not to delete the bloat. I did uninstall what could be uninstalled with the app manager. When I was using the OM, and flashing ROM's, I kinda missed the auto log into Starbucks wifi. I still have that on my OM+ and like it.

I keep some metro stuff here and there, just don't care for the wifi one, seems to make wifi spotty.

 

[isaacj87]

I actually like it. Especially since it auto logs me into Starbucks wifi (and other well known free wifi hotspots). I could manually just connect and open my browser, then put the check in the box that I agree to the terms, but I like that easy wifi does it for me (ok, I'm a little lazy).

Not sure how long you've had Metro, but it used to be really bad. To make things worse, it would run your battery down.

I have to agree with you, though. Easy WIFI on the Spirit doesn't seem that bad. It's definitely a lot less intrusive than it used to be! I actually don't mind it, but I'm still unsure on how to use it (or when to use it for that matter).

 

[alfick3]

Not sure how long you've had Metro, but it used to be really bad. To make things worse, it would run your battery down.

I have to agree with you, though. Easy WIFI on the Spirit doesn't seem that bad. It's definitely a lot less intrusive than it used to be! I actually don't mind it, but I'm still unsure on how to use it (or when to use it for that matter).

I came to Metro in February of '11, so right about 2 years now.

You know, it really is a passive app. It runs in the background, and when I go to Starbucks, it just automatically logs me into the wifi (puts the check in the box saying that I agree to the terms and conditions) and I can just get on and start Web surfing. Now, when I come to a place that I need to log into, it does nothing, I have to go into the wifi settings and log in. You are correct though, in my Optimus M it was a battery drainer. It seems to do well on my Optimus M+. I'm glad to heat that it seems to do well in the Spirit.

 

[haxmethod]

The first thing I'll do after root is nuke that damn metro easy wifi. LOL

I think that's the first thing anyone does after rooting

 

[alfick3]

Not sure how long you've had Metro, but it used to be really bad. To make things worse, it would run your battery down.

I have to agree with you, though. Easy WIFI on the Spirit doesn't seem that bad. It's definitely a lot less intrusive than it used to be! I actually don't mind it, but I'm still unsure on how to use it (or when to use it for that matter).

isaacj87, please pm me. I'd like to talk about DFW, thanks.

 

[GameTheory]

I think that's the first thing anyone does after rooting

I thought so too, but some people do like this app.

 

[Ubercharrge]

I remember when i got my samsung admire how annoying it was. It killed battery so fast and its icon is so intrusive. Then i found out about Cyanogen Mod, Followed by rooting, etc. Bam, gone! It's still pretty annoying.

 

[cubone]

I remember when i got my samsung admire how annoying it was. It killed battery so fast and its icon is so intrusive. Then i found out about Cyanogen Mod, Followed by rooting, etc. Bam, gone! It's still pretty annoying.

I know that feel charge :,l
I just wanted an affordable smart phone, but life is not that easy :laugh:

 

[skrapmetal]

After activating wifi, i always go into the installed apps, find MetroEasyWifi, and clear data, then KILL it. It stays off till wifi is turned off, then it comes back when you turn it on. It's a little annoying, but less annoying than having to stare at it, IMO.

 

[Bard]

isaacj87, please pm me. I'd like to talk about DFW, thanks.

Another Dallas resident here hehe

 

[Nash Enders]

After activating wifi, i always go into the installed apps, find MetroEasyWifi, and clear data, then KILL it. It stays off till wifi is turned off, then it comes back when you turn it on. It's a little annoying, but less annoying than having to stare at it, IMO.

You know what's even less annoying? Rooting and removing it altogether.