Root Removing Unwanted Apps

[JamesJoey]

I really like my G2x. But, there are many apps that came with the phone that I don't use. Currently I'm using around 5% of the apps. The apps that came with the phone I am unable to uninstall.
I've tried rooting but I only had the pleasure of checking out 1 rom until I bricked the phone installing the second rom.
I don't suppose there are any apps that can get rid of these unused apps???
Or, are there any phones that don't have all this extra stuff--phones that just have the bare necessities??

James

 

[deltaforce]

AFAIK, not possible unless you root them.

Although I did not buy my HTC One X from carrier, I still would like to remove facebook, tweeter and few other apps, can't remove them unless I root the phone.

Will be glad to know if anyone reports other work around.

 

[KENNECTED]

I really like my G2x. But, there are many apps that came with the phone that I don't use. Currently I'm using around 5% of the apps. The apps that came with the phone I am unable to uninstall.
I've tried rooting but I only had the pleasure of checking out 1 rom until I bricked the phone installing the second rom.
I don't suppose there are any apps that can get rid of these unused apps???
Or, are there any phones that don't have all this extra stuff--phones that just have the bare necessities??

James

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a straight android phone. [Samsung Galaxy Nexus forum] Other than switching to that device, you'll need to root in order to delete OEM added overlays/skins.

 

[JamesJoey]

Another question.
After rooting one doesn't need to install a new rom. After rooting what app can I use to remove these unwanted apps?

James

 

[Dr0ided]

dont download them if they suck.

 

[Apoplectic1]

No, one does not have to get a new ROM. After rooting I use rootexplorer.apk, you can find it on 4shared.com. Its not in the Google play store.

 

[LS1BadBird]

Another question.
After rooting one doesn't need to install a new rom. After rooting what app can I use to remove these unwanted apps?

James

I use root explorer. Just go into that app, find what you don't want and delete it.

 

[LS1BadBird]

And root explorer is available through the Play store.

 

[sdrawkcab25]

"Titanium backup" also lets you remove any app.

 

[JamesJoey]

I'm speaking of the garbage that is pre-installed on the G2x. Not the ones I download!

 

[JamesJoey]

Now to root the phone I only need to install "SuperOneClick"?

James

 

[JamesJoey]

I rooted and installed "Titanium backup". I donated so I'm able to "Freeze" the apps.

When Titanium backs up the app where does it back it up to??
If I do a Factory Data Reset will I lose the backups?
If I do a Factory Data Reset will the apps I froze still be frozen?
If I do a Factory Data Reset is the phone still rooted?

 

[sdrawkcab25]

I rooted and installed "Titanium backup". I donated so I'm able to "Freeze" the apps.

When Titanium backs up the app where does it back it up to??
If I do a Factory Data Reset will I lose the backups?
If I do a Factory Data Reset will the apps I froze still be frozen?
If I do a Factory Data Reset is the phone still rooted?

The apps are backed up to the sd card

If you do a factory reset, I THINK, they come back... I've never tried.

If you do a factory reset, you will not lose root. But when rooted you should only do a factory reset from within a custom recovery, not the one in the phone settings menu.

Moved this to the root section for your phone where users more knowledgeable with your phone can help:
http://androidforums.com/g2x-all-things-root/

 

[JamesJoey]

Thanks for the help.

James