Does pixel 4 Verizon model has bloatware. If so, can it be uninstall/remove? No referring to disable app but total uninstalled from the phone. null

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Davo · Accepted Answer

No bloatware at all on the Pixel line.

Manolo · Answer

This is one of main reasons why I keep buying this phone, has very little bloatware compared to Samsung phones.

GROOVYJOSHCLARK · Answer

There is Verizon BS crap:

coral:/ $ pm list package | grep 'verizon'

package:com.verizon.mips.services
package:com.verizon.obdm_permissions
package:com.verizon.services
package:com.verizon.obdm
package:com.verizon.llkagent

This comes from the OS when you use a verizon SIM. I know this because I have Verizon service, but bought my pixel 2XL/3XL and 4XL directly FROM Google, so not a rebranded and locked down BL from verizon junk. This is a Google direct phone and supports all CDMA/GSM so when I put in the AT&T SIM, it loads the AT&T services, when I factory reset and put in my verizon SIM, it loads the verizon crap along with it. I am ROOT'd so I remove them all. Android has the needed requirements for RIUL, data, and WiFi calling so the added in crap is used to track you and for the verizon reps to see exactly what is on your phone (I.E SPYWARE)! SHAME on verizon, if I didnt have a plan for mobile service, I would drop them. I ONLY use them for service but will NEVER lease a locked down, piece of trash from verizon!

DwightSchrute · Answer

It should not have bloatware. This is a Pixel feature. There should be no difference between the "Verizon version and unlocked". Exact same phone, just who is selling it.

Jonathan · Answer

No Verizon bloat. Just core pixel experience. You can uninstall any app you want

Brandon · Answer

Not like traditional phones on carriers and yes whatever you dont like simply uninstall

Case · Answer

Mine came with two Verizon apps, and I was able to easily uninstall both.
A few Google apps I don't use were just as easy to remove.

Dilla · Answer

Yes, that's the first thing I did when I was setting up my phone.

embt · Answer

The phone does not contain bloatware other than the Verizon app which can be uninstalled.

Shelbs · Answer

The only bloatware I've noticed are the apps I accidentally transferred from my old Samsung phone! All of which were swiftly uninstalled completely :D

CP414 · Answer

Only Verizon apps are My Verizon and Messages +, both can be uninstalled

w96930 · Answer

If your definition of bloatware includes apps created by Google (the developers of all your Android system revisions) specifically for this phone, then there is bloatware.

“Does pixel 4 Verizon model has bloatware. If so, can it be uninstall/remove? No referring to disable app but total uninstalled from the phone.”

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