

More importantly, system apps are not easily restorable like simply installing an. It really depends on the services provided by the app as specified by the particular rom/build. Please also note that if it is safe to remove apps for one device, it doesn't necessarily mean that the app is safe to remove for ALL devices.


It is worth noting that some apps, even if you don’t use/want them, could be used by your system, so it is important not to just start removing apps. TB allows you to remove any apps (including pre-installed carrier apps). Once you have rooted, it is then possible to install “root only” apps, such as Titanium Backup. More info on rooting can be found in the “All Things Root” section of your device’s sub-forum, should you want to go for it. Please bear in mind that rooting your phone voids your warrantee, however there are also positives to doing so (like the removal of pre-installed apps). Hi Bill - if you want to remove pre-installed carrier bloatware / apps that came with the phone which were installed by the carrier, such as game demos, sound hound and the like, then you would need to root your phone (more info would be found in MyTouch Slide - All Things Root - Android Forums).
