How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
RogueRider
Newbie

I'm relatively new to verizon service.  I hate the fact that they shoved Bing! install icon on me.  I have the icon hidden in a folder.  Can it be deleted completely, banished from the face of the earth?  Can security settings prevent unwanted app pushes from the network nazis?

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Re: How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
StreetDocRN
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Hi,

No, the pushed icons can not be deleted, only hidden.  If you are worried about it using up precious space in your memory, it doesn't...only if you install the program. 

Doc

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Re: How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
RogueRider
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Thanks Doc.  Can I set security to prevent these types of pushes?

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Re: How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
StreetDocRN
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No, there is no filter or security setting to block them.

 

Doc

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Re: How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
RogueRider
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Thanks Doc.  I appreciate the information and my question is answered but, I hestitate to mark this as an accepted solution

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Re: How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
StreetDocRN
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I understand..

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Re: How do I delete unwanted BING! icon and stop app pushes?
BigFatDynamo
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While I know this is not a permanent fix(it will come back any time you re register with the network, i.e. when you turn your phone off and on, or a battery pull) you are able to remove the icon app push by going to options, advanced options, service books, highlight the bing service book, hit menu, and delete it.  I hope this helps somewhat.

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jim123
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I created a folder called Horse Crap and put the unwanted icons there. If enough people complained about this then they would change it.


RogueRider wrote:

I'm relatively new to verizon service.  I hate the fact that they shoved Bing! install icon on me.  I have the icon hidden in a folder.  Can it be deleted completely, banished from the face of the earth?  Can security settings prevent unwanted app pushes from the network nazis?


 

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StreetDocRN
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jim123 wrote:

I created a folder called Horse Crap and put the unwanted icons there. If enough people complained about this then they would change it.


Hi,

I doubt Verizon would stop the push concept of delivering those icons.  They are paid by the various companies to have those icons appear.  But I do like your idea of a name for a folder for those icons, LOL.

Doc

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