Removal of preloaded apps

Is it possible with the new operating system to remove some or all of the Apple preloaded Apps on IOS devices?

From their point of view, it is not a problem, but rather a feature. As near as I can tell this becomes a permanant record of when you updated, and is probably useful for those that turn on the auto update feature. Less so for those that do not use that feature. So they stay on the list, and there is not way to make them go away. Simply don't look at the list if it bothers you. The ones that need updating are at the top and clearly visible.

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So AT&T states they are legally allowed to restrict the use of FaceTime over cellular data solely based on the fact that the FaceTime feature is a preloaded app on the device not a downloaded one. I say we request that Apple remove it as a preloaded App and offer it as a Free download on the App store to accommodate it's customers from having to deal with greedy corporations that implement unfair and unlawful rules on their devices.

So what is your technical support question for other users in this technical support forum?

How can I set up company ipads with preloaded apps and files?

I want to set up multiple ipads with preloaded apps and files before handing them out to employees. We intendend the employee to be able to install their own content on the device using their own itunes account. When I attempted to connected to a pc using a personal account my the content obtained by the company account was prompted to be removed. Was this done incorrectly? Is there a way I can set up company ipads with preloaded apps and files so that they don't get removed when the user connects them to another computer with another itunes account?
Right now we are looking to have the employee use their own itunes account and reimburse the expense for the needed apps, but this could be an issue if they leave the company and the device is reassigned.

Yes this is possible. I've been using Apple Configurator to do this (you could also use iTunes to restore backups). The trick is, you need to tell the end user not to sync apps within his/her iTunes on his/her computer. You will need to instruct the end user to download apps OTA using the App Store on the iPad rather than with iTunes on his/her computer. If the user tries to sync apps on his/her computer, it will wipe out apps that you installed. However if the user downloads apps OTA, your apps and the user downloaded apps will both stay on the iPad.
When you hand the iPad to the user, be sure to log out of your company Apple ID on the iPad at Settings -> Store and have them sign in with their personal Apple ID. That way it is all set for them to download apps under their own Apple ID.
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How to remove/delete preloaded applications from t...

I found the preloaded apps on Nokia XL after system updated to 1.2.3.1. Using Astro File Manager, go to Phone/preload/app/. The folder contains apps with totally 345.95 MB which it would be better to clear them for more space in internal starage.
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As of now, pre-loaded applications are not possible to delete/remove.

Remove iPod Touch apps

I would like to remove some of the preloaded apps that come with the Touch, as I find that they aren't getting used.
I know I could just switch them to another screen, but that isn't why I'm posting a new topic. I want to remove them completely.
Any suggestions?

This won't delete them but you'll never see them there, and if you should ever need them again they're easily replaceable.
Link: The Hidden Tenth Home Screen

I am trying to load a movie onto my ipod touch and it is wanting to remove all my apps

I don't want to remove all my apps. I just want to load a movie.

What exactly happens when you try to redownoad by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
What exactly happens whne you try to download a free app?
Are the apps "waiting"?
http://lifehacker.com/5948155/fix-iphone-apps-stuck-waiting-during-installation

I got an iPhone 4 a week ago. I synced my iTunes once and now I want to change what albums and playlists are on my phone. When I try to do this, iTunes threatens to remove all my apps. Of course, Apple's support is no help.

I got an iPhone 4 a week ago. I synced my iTunes once and now I want to change what albums and playlists are on my phone. When I try to do this, iTunes threatens to remove all my apps. Of course, Apple's support is no help. I know there has to be a way to add and remove whole albums and playlists like on the music tab on the device, so please don't tell me to uncheck/delete everything from my iTunes that I don't want and re-sync. That is not helpful and not the issue. How do I get around it threatening to remove all my apps?

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How to remove built in apps

as mentioned above: How to remove built in apps on iPhone4 / IOS5

Hmmm, strange....
The Game Center is annoying for me, I don't understand why Apple insists that I should have it on MY phone

How do I remove the watch app from iOS

I just updated my iOS and now have a watch app icon I can not remove.
I don't want it there. I don't want an apple watch. I will not be buying an apple watch. It's a waste of memory on my device.
My phone is not an advertisement space for the marketing of apple's products. I feel it's crossing a line now with the watch app.
How do I remove this app from my iphone?

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GB

How do i delete or remove the Tips app and the health app that apple added to my phone on the last update 8.0.2?

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rocket6 wrote:
They force you to buy health insurance these days and now apple forces you to keep spyware apps on your phone.
Oh, knock off the fearmongering. None of those apps are spyware. Health stores all of its data on the phone. It will only back it up to your computer if you do an encrypted back up. The only data it collects on its own are steps, stairs and distance traveled. Anything else in it is information you've explicity authorized it to collect from anothr app you've installed. You're not required to put anything in Passbook, Podcasts, iBooks or Newstand.

Shutting down my iPhone 4S no longer removes all the apps that have accumulated on the multitasking bar. What happened?

Maybe I imagined it, but I could have sworn that holding down the home button and sleep button at the same time until the slider icon appears at the top of the screen, and then engaging the slider icon, completely shuts down your iPhone and also removes all the apps that have accumulated in the multitasking bar. But, that does not work anymore on my iPhone 4S running iOS 5.0.1 (9A405). The iPhone shuts down, but the apps in the multitasking bar remain after you turn the phone back on. Did I imagine this feature in the past, or has something happened that no longer enables this functionality? Closing all those open apps in the multitasking bar one at a time is a PIA.

imanfromsweden wrote:
Please apple support do you people have a convincing answer for us? Is there a solution? My phone is only 2 years old and was (2 hours ago), in top condition!!
Please help....
On belhalf of my fellow volunteers, the answer is, "We'll try our best."
My advice is to try not to treat this like it is a paid service provided by compensated professionals. Ask nicely and one of the nice folks here might take some time out of their weekend to offer advice.

Install windows 8 64bit on 64bit architecture tablet(acer iconia w4-820) by removing the preloaded 32bit windows 8.1 or dual boot

Hi,
I need to install windows 8 64bit on a 64bit architecture Tablet(acer iconia w4-820) by removing the preloaded 32bit windows 8.1 or should make it as dual boot. For a project purpose.
I tried booting the tablet from windows 8 64bit DVD for installation but it does't even detect the DVD Drive. when i insert the recovery DVD which came with acer it gets detected.
The windows 8 64bit DVD which am trying to install is volume licensed which we use to install on our laptops. That works fine with Laptops.
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SM
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How to remove glitched nameless app install box?

Hello.
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Removal of preloaded apps

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