Stop Verizon Bloatware Poll!!!

[Cripton805]

This thread is for Verizon customers that suffer the abuse and negligence of Verizon and their crappy apps that are FORCED onto our smartphones.

I will attempt to email Verizon with these issues and post email responses onto this thread and this POLL will be used as a reference to make Verizon aware just how sick and tired we are of some of these BUGGY apps.
The more people that VOTE on the poll. The better! Whether you like bloatware or not, your opinions are needed!
(This is specifically for bloatware APPS, NOT the phones User Interface, Blur, Sense, Wiz, etc...)

(Background and why I chose to make this poll)
For me, I don't really mind bloatware. as long as it would be removable! (Without rooting)
I think some of the apps can be useful and some I might actually use, but why are they FORCED onto the phone?
Today I made the decision to create this poll due to an app that I have on my Droid Razr. The app is called SOCIAL LOCATION by Aloqa. This app is forced onto the Droid Razr and Maxx. Here's the thing, when you look it up on Google's Play Store, it specifically says TEST ONLY, DO NOT INSTALL!!! Under the description. So why the hell is this on my phone and why is it running in the background? I don't know and I don't care, but if the developer doesn't want people installing the app, it must be due to the testing. (Obviously). So why are we the lab rats? So please. Make your opinions heard.

Share your thoughts and experiences with these apps if you choose and VENT if you like.

[dezymond]

There have been many attempts regarding their bloatware and a couple threads around here regarding it as well. We here on the forums are a very very small percentage and generally more educated in phones, so it really only bugs us. Good luck though

[Cripton805]

I'm sure it's been discussed before, but it's worth a try. I don't have an issue with the apps by the way. I think some are useful, but shouldn't be forced onto their customers. It would be a good idea to centralize this sort of idea onto one thread instead of people venting in smaller threads about one specific app and such.

[metalspring]

im pretty sure other carriers make their bloatware uninstallable so why not verizon? If companies like ATT have the influence to get sponsored by hosting extra third party apps and allow them to be uninstalled then why cant the biggest, most powerful service provider in the us do the same?

[Cripton805]

im pretty sure other carriers make their bloatware uninstallable so why not verizon? If companies like ATT have the influence to get sponsored by hosting extra third party apps and allow them to be uninstalled then why cant the biggest, most powerful service provider in the us do the same?

I assume developers pay Verizon to make those apps NON-Removable. Therefore, Verizon makes money off of those apps. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong)
In some instances you get multiple apps that do the same thing that can't be removed. (Google Maps and VZW Navigation)
I think that's useless if you ask me even if you preferred one or the other.

[metalspring]

I assume developers pay Verizon to make those apps NON-Removable. Therefore, Verizon makes money off of those apps. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong)
In some instances you get multiple apps that do the same thing that can't be removed. (Google Maps and VZW Navigation)
I think that's useless if you ask me even if you preferred one or the other.

what about other service providers like ATT? they also have bloatware apps like verizon but they CAN be uninstalled on ATT

[94lt1]

I personally believe that the bloat ware should be removable.... go ahead and install it on the phone.... that part is fine because it may be something a person may be interested in... but it shouldn't be unable to be deleted. Imho

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[garrett]

the issue is that the carrier makes too much money off bloatware so unless you find another source for the carrier to gain that revenue your just wasting your time.

[Cripton805]

the issue is that the carrier makes too much money off bloatware so unless you find another source for the carrier to gain that revenue your just wasting your time.

Bloatware is "OK" with me as I'm sure it might be for most people, but there is a difference with removable and not.
Therefore Verizon can still make money by pre-loading the hell out of our phones. I don't care if it's maxed out if they wanted to promote certain apps and such, but make them removable.
The first thing I do when I get my phones are check out the apps that my phone comes with. Then shortly after, I choose which ones I like and which I dont, then I proceed to try and remove them. I also would like to do this WITHOUT voiding my warranty.

[mcatdtDroid]

Internet polls and petitions.... #yawn

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