Samsung Vibrant - Trying to get rid of Preloaded Apps and Ringtones

eustice_stalin · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 01:19 PM

I am trying to get rid of a lot of the preloaded Apps on my Vibrant, but can't seem to find a way to do it. Also, I had a G1 and was able to use individual ringtones and notification tones. Have ringdroid, but when I go to edit the contacts, there is no field for ringtones. Am I crazy or is the Vibrant not able to do this?

**Carla** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2010, 01:29 PM

Moved to Android Apps and Games.

Use Root Explorer (you need root) to remove Preloaded apps. I don't know an answer to the second question since I don't make us of that.

**MrObvious** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Just create a "notifications" and "ringtones" folder on your SD card. You may have to reboot after that.

Valhalla93 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-21-2010, 08:35 AM

Where can I find "Root" or Root explorer? how reliable is this as I dont want to brick my device.

**gTen** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-21-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Valhalla93

Where can I find "Root" or Root explorer? how reliable is this as I dont want to brick my device.

To root is simple..you won't brick your device:

[PROGRAM] Updated:One Click Root/UnRoot (Mac and PC) - xda-developers

So you know..Galaxy S phones are probably the hardest to hard-brick.

Root explorer can be found on the market place..but its payed..there are free alternatives like SDX App remover and Titanium Backup can also remove apps.

Also I suggest you backup the apps before removing them as removing stock apps will prevent you from getting OTA updates.

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Moved to Galaxy S section as it exists now

Valhalla93 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-23-2010, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the info gTen!