Even with the latest Android OS update, managing applications on your device can be a serious chore. Why all new apps aren't automatically saved and run from the pre-installed 16G memory card is beyond me.
And why our phones aren't programmed to give us the choice to auto-update apps when new versions are released is also a head-scratcher. Honestly, I've lost count of the number of hours I've lost sifting through batch-update sessions of 10-20 apps, each taking two to five minutes to download and update.
Last, but not least, is the cumbersome application uninstalling process. Heading into Settings > Manage Applications displays a badly organized mess of sometimes strangely named apps, each needing to be clicked, and either moved or uninstalled.
Enter Apps Uninstall.
Finally, a developer has taken the time to take away a bit of our Android cleanup chores. This free gem makes uninstalling (non-stock and non-carrier preinstalled) apps quick and easy. Your first step should be to open the Settings, and change the Sort By method. I found Name Desc(ending) to be the most helpful.
Plus, the ability to batch-uninstall a collection of programs is the killer feature that moves the app from 4 to 5 stars.
After a few short minutes, I'd cleaned up my phone, and was able to move on with my day. A must-install utility for every app hoarder who frequents the Android marketplace.
random_surfer
It's not hobbling to remove pre-installed Apps such as facebook on the Verizon Droid, if you 1) have no intention of using it, 2) are sick of it starting itself with no way to prevent the startup and 3) can always reinstall from the App store if you change your mind. It'd probably be a good idea to get some warning if removing an app would actually damage core function, but some of them are annoying without purpose.