topic Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3? in XPERIA archive

Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

efemera — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:00:09 GMT

Given the (well known) problem with being unable to move apps to the SD card, I'm astounded to discover my limited storage space being taken up with assorted Amazon apps (Local, MP3, Appstore) that I didn't install and don't seem to be able to remove following updating to 4.3 earlier today. If it's relevant, I'm in the UK, and with T-mobile/EE. Is there a way round this?

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

efemera — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:01:17 GMT

Sorry, forgot to mention Xperia M C1905.

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

_alexdon_ — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:03:01 GMT

Try settings-apps-all,look for the apps you need and uninstall them.

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

efemera — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:07:30 GMT

Yes, I did try that but Uninstall isn't an option, just Disable, with a warning if I do it may make other apps "misbehave". Also tried via Google Play, and AVG AntiVirus apps.

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

_alexdon_ — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:10:51 GMT

No problem,you can disable them if they are not system.

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

efemera — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:18:31 GMT

OK, have disabled, but still can't uninstall?

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

_alexdon_ — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:22:14 GMT

If you are locked on a specific carrier,those apps are default and cannot be removed without rooting.I am sorry.

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

efemera — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:26:05 GMT

*sigh* More insidious rubbish, just like Facebook. Thanks anyway.

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

_alexdon_ — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:28:56 GMT

Hey,before feeling let down,try a software repair with SUS:

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

Re: Unwanted Amazon apps forced on me after update to 4.3?

Rickard — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:01:20 GMT

Apps that have been preinstalled by the operator can usually not be removed. You should however be able to disable most of them.

But uninstalling these apps would not give you more space for apps and files. Preinstalled apps are stored in the phones system partition. You can't install apps or save files there yourself.