Verizon bloat found on Galaxy Nexus

8. Synack (Posts: 682; Member since: 05 Jul 2011)

Yeah, 2 apps that people will actually use to their advantage. Not everyone uses Google to store their contacts and you can check all kinds of good info on your account with My Verizon.

22. MikeG77 (Posts: 415; Member since: 24 Nov 2008)

Yes you are correct 2 apps is nothing to be whining about especially when they are apps that can benefit a Verizon customer. Im just wondering if were going to see Verizon adding additional applications to the Nexus....if they do thats fine as long as we can remove the applications from the device.

31. nak1017 (Posts: 328; Member since: 08 Jan 2010)

Agreed, as bloatware goes, that's lean

36. cybervlad81 (Posts: 89; Member since: 04 Apr 2011)

Two apps that we know of... I agree that the apps can be useful to people, but I can go to the market and DL Verizon Mobile if I want it ,even on my custom rom. Back up assistant I couldn't find on my custom rom but I just exported from Verizon site and imported to my g-mail account, so I don't care about it anymore either,,, but I can see it being pre-loaded as it will come up in the initial set up to quickly add your contacts if you haven't moved them to Gmail yet. All in all, I just hope that's all, or whatever they do put on there is removable.

55. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)

Miz... are you actually not jumping on the opportunity to complain about bloat on an Android device?

*checks outside to see if it\'s raining parallel universe drops*

Nope. Okay.

I agree, actually. The two apps are not surprising, and actually, if someone were to get the Nexus and eventually decide to switch to a non Android phone (but stay with Verizon) Backup Assistant is perfectly reasonable to have on the device.

Also, the My Verizon app keeps track of your data usage and you can put the widget on your homescreen.

Both apps are very useful, and I think Google has enough clout at this point that if they don\'t want VZ to put bloat on the Nexus, VZ will probably comply.

23. MikeG77 (Posts: 415; Member since: 24 Nov 2008)

The silly thing is that if you go into the People/Contacts app on a lot of the new phones it has a selection for BA so having an icon is a waste.

35. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)

I was thinking that VZ Backup would be a handy way to move contacts from say, a BB to a RAZR.... Of course, I haven't had a BB in a while, so I couldn't test out my theory. But, if my theory is correct, VZ Backup would be a compelling value proposition for BB owners looking to jump ship.

58. roldefol (Posts: 4365; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)

I'll certainly appreciate having Backup Assistant pre-loaded. I've used it to migrate from my old Rogue and my replacement Rogue, and then to my Alias 2 due to the muting of Rogue #2. Even if I just use it and delete it, I won't complain.

On the other hand, my Rogue troubles (broken Bluetooth, broken speaker) make me hesitant about another Samsung device. But the Ice Cream... I needs the Ice Cream!

13. Paden (Posts: 262; Member since: 07 Jul 2011)

Exactly what I was going to say.

For example, the iPhone doesn't have Backup Assistant or My Verizon standard, but I downloaded both on my phone by choice.

They are useful apps, so: Meh.

17. iamcc (Posts: 1319; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)

I think he's more mad at Verizon for not releasing it yet...

20. protozeloz (Posts: 5396; Member since: 16 Sep 2010)

I don't see it like that, He is just demanding the best there could be from The nexus, if you where to hear me talking about Motorola like crazy you wont believe I actually like blur, I see things that are wrong with nexus and gives his personal opinion on how it could be better. not "Hating on it" I think the nexus is an awesome device, so far Reviews have backed up that statement and it could be the best selling Nexus Ever.

Now lets see his lately complains

-Don't try to rush it to compete with apple: worried about a buggy device half cooked he gives arguments if why ICS should be let its time to be the best Update ever, and so far this went well

-Give us a date: they announced it some promotion and release date would help sales and make this phone more mainstream.

-No bloat on Nexus: Nexus is a pure ICS experience that gets quick updates. anything that lessens the experience (delays updates or such) should not be welcomed,

what others you have in mind?

27. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2720; Member since: 26 May 2011)

Check back later. I'm working on coalescing my thoughts on the Nexus. I will say that I'm conflicted about the device, but definitely not hating.

33. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)

its you. Im pretty sure its going to be his next phone. He, like many of us are very leary of VZW's bloatware practices. The nexus has always been a google controlled bloatware free device. I think i get where he is coming from by making an article out of it, since it does kind of throw a little dirt on the Nexus name.. but these are apps that a lot of verizon customers actually need, especially the backup assistant app. As long as we dont see the usual bloatware and control suspects on the phone though, its a small compromise that actually helps users.

21. tluv00 (Posts: 134; Member since: 18 Oct 2007)

Oh and in the Android Market My Verizon has 85k+ installs at 3.5 of 5 stars. Backup Assistant only has 1,600 and 3 stars but still. There is much MUCH worse bloatware out there. Just ask TMobile GS2/Amaze owners (I happen to be a G2S owner but I rooted and flashed Eagle's Blood so I am good).