Removing factory set icons - Motorola Q Forum

beefums · 06-16-2007, 04:16 PM

Long time lurker, first time poster.

First and foremost, I have used the search feature extensively. I removed all of the third party software and icons which was included with the phone. When I went to remove the "Software Store" and "GetGood" and other crap like that icons - it told me that I couldn't because I didn't have access to modify, delete, or change it.

After another search of the forums I couldn't locate a remedy to my issue. Does anyone know how I can get rid of this crap?

Guerrilla · 06-16-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by beefums

Long time lurker, first time poster.

First and foremost, I have used the search feature extensively. I removed all of the third party software and icons which was included with the phone. When I went to remove the "Software Store" and "GetGood" and other crap like that icons - it told me that I couldn't because I didn't have access to modify, delete, or change it.

After another search of the forums I couldn't locate a remedy to my issue. Does anyone know how I can get rid of this crap?

Go into File Manager, or the third party manager of your choice, and browse to the icon files. Highlight the files, enter options, and uncheck Read-Only and System if they're checked. Now try to delete them.

n99hockey · 06-16-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beefums

Long time lurker, first time poster.

First and foremost, I have used the search feature extensively. I removed all of the third party software and icons which was included with the phone. When I went to remove the "Software Store" and "GetGood" and other crap like that icons - it told me that I couldn't because I didn't have access to modify, delete, or change it.

After another search of the forums I couldn't locate a remedy to my issue. Does anyone know how I can get rid of this crap?

go to start...settings...remove programs...that should get rid of them

beefums · 06-16-2007, 11:10 PM

It doesn't appear on the program removal list. I attempted to delete it from the directory in file manager and through sync. It doesnt work

Guerrilla · 06-16-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beefums

It doesn't appear on the program removal list. I attempted to delete it from the directory in file manager and through sync. It doesnt work

The factory installed programs won't appear on the removal list because you can't use that tool to remove them. You have to delete their folders and directories and remove the icon.

Like I said, you have to uncheck Read-Only and System properties on those files, and you have to do it on the Q. Don't even have the Q synced. Just set the properties and delete.

beefums · 06-16-2007, 11:19 PM

Ok, I have it synched up right now and it has the "read only" part grayed out and I cannot click on it. When I go through File Manager, the files do not even appear.

Guerrilla · 06-16-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by beefums

Ok, I have it synched up right now and it has the "read only" part grayed out and I cannot click on it. When I go through File Manager, the files do not appear.

Yes, you can't edit the file properties on ActiveSync.

In File Manager you have to uncheck Hide Hidden Files and System Files in Options.

beefums · 06-16-2007, 11:25 PM

I got it! Thanks man!

Guerrilla · 06-16-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by beefums

I got it! Thanks man!

No problem, glad you got it to work.

joharris1 · 06-17-2007, 11:12 AM

thanks guys for the help..ive been trying to do the same thing..i deleted part of pocket MSN...but the icon still remains..how do i clear the icon?...also i would like to clear Good Messaging and Sprint Store but i dont see them in the file manager...what should i look for or under........thanks