Google Store Pixel XL had VZW apps installed on it

[Deocaedo]

Per the title, I discovered that there were three Verizon apps installed on my Google Store device. I'm wondering if any other Verizon subscriber has noticed this?

I'm assuming they came in with the small OTA that occurred shortly after I moved my Verizon SIM to the device, but it's a bit disconcerting that VZW can just shove apps onto my device that way hidden inside what purports to be a 'system update'

Has anyone else in a similar situation noticed any VZW bloat getting installed? The apps were 'My Verizon' 'go90' and 'Verizon Messages'.

 

[scsa20]

Those gets installed automatically when it detected that you're on Verizon but you can simply uninstall them. (Note: I'm on Verizon too and the only app I uninstalled was the Messages+, think I'll give go90 a try but chances are I'll uninstall that too. My Verizon I do use once in a blue moon to pay my bill when on the go)

 

[tiny70thomas]

Yeah, they all uninstall , so it's the exact same phone as the one strait from Google . No big deal . They could have done that crappy "DISABLE" feature.

To me this was a good sign. No one knows what the situation was but it looks like Google stood up to Verizon and did not allow them to brand the phone or screw it up. I'm so tired of my Verizon phones missing ENTIRE FEATURES , because Big Red is a communist dictatorship , who until now all the phone mfg have bowed down to. Go Google.

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[Echo_Assassin77]

Mine was from Verizon and I did not any Verizon apps installed. I did however, install My Verizon to check data usage (Family Plan). The small update did not install them either.

 

[JasonJoel]

You were lucky then. It is supposed to install them when it detects the Verizon sim.

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[neyenlives]

My VZW Pixel never installed them either. I had to install the couple I use.

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[venturizhou]

I don't really like the fact that I have several of these Verizon Wireless system apps installed on my Google Store Pixel.

 

[khaytsus]

Yep, there are VZW apps in the ROM.... My Pixel XL from the Google Store had 'em before I was even on network, and you can always look to see where they are stored.

Putting a VZW sim in installs more.

 

[DanJRWalsh]

Yep, there are VZW apps in the ROM.... My Pixel XL from the Google Store had 'em before I was even on network, and you can always look to see where they are stored.

Putting a VZW sim in installs more.

I can confirm there are zero VZW apps installed on my phone. Perhaps they're stock on US phones and not Canadian phones (Since Verizon does not exist here). Though it seems weird Google would put VZW apps on all of their US phones since many users would obviously not be Verizon customers.

 

[khaytsus]

I can confirm there are zero VZW apps installed on my phone. Perhaps they're stock on US phones and not Canadian phones (Since Verizon does not exist here). Though it seems weird Google would put VZW apps on all of their US phones since many users would obviously not be Verizon customers.

Look harder. One way is to look at the Doze list.

Settings->Apps->Cog->Special Access->Battery Optimization->All Apps

Note they are NOT shown in the "All Apps" list, curiously.

 

[DanJRWalsh]

Look harder. One way is to look at the Doze list.

Settings->Apps->Cog->Special Access->Battery Optimization->All Apps

Note they are NOT shown in the "All Apps" list, curiously.

Ah, you're correct. They were hidden in a sub menu. Very interesting considering Verizon isn't even in Canada.

 

[cmhjr]

Those are built-in Nougat, look under the S and you will see a Sprint App.

They are not apps that could be installed from play store or user app at all

Remember Verizon and Sprint are not GSM carriers so Nougat needs those in case you put a Sprint or Verizon SIM to provision phones on their networks.

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Ah, you're correct. They were hidden in a sub menu. Very interesting considering Verizon isn't even in Canada.

Not to worry, Sprint and Verizon are the only CDMA Carriers Google supports. That is why you see those apps.

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Per the title, I discovered that there were three Verizon apps installed on my Google Store device. I'm wondering if any other Verizon subscriber has noticed this?

I'm assuming they came in with the small OTA that occurred shortly after I moved my Verizon SIM to the device, but it's a bit disconcerting that VZW can just shove apps onto my device that way hidden inside what purports to be a 'system update'

Has anyone else in a similar situation noticed any VZW bloat getting installed? The apps were 'My Verizon' 'go90' and 'Verizon Messages'.

You see those apps because Verizon a CDMA carrier and Sprint is also. That is why there is also Sprint app. Those are so phone will work on Verizon or Sprint. Bloat apps are installed first time a Verizon SIM is installed but could be uninstalled.

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[neyenlives]

Those are built-in Nougat, look under the S and you will see a Sprint App.

They are not apps that could be installed from play store or user app at all

Remember Verizon and Sprint are not GSM carriers so Nougat needs those in case you put a Sprint or Verizon SIM to provision phones on their networks.

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Not to worry, Sprint and Verizon are the only CDMA Carriers Google supports. That is why you see those apps.

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You see those apps because Verizon a CDMA carrier and Sprint is also. That is why there is also Sprint app. Those are so phone will work on Verizon or Sprint. Bloat apps are installed first time a Verizon SIM is installed but could be uninstalled.

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Except for when it's not. Multiple users including me have a VZW Pixel with a VZW sim activated and never saw a VZW app installed.

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[cmhjr]

Except for when it's not. Multiple users including me have a VZW Pixel with a VZW sim activated and never saw a VZW app installed.

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Here are the Verizon apps on My Pixel XL and I am on T-Mobile. Remember there use to be separate ROMS depending on which Network you were on. Look at the Nexus factory image page and you will see. Google is only making one ROM for the Pixel and have to include the CDMA carriers apps.

VZWAPN, That is Verizon APN (GSM carriers auto update during activation)
VZW_API. That is to use Verizon network applications
Verizon Login, That is to log in to Verizon Network most likely for data
VZW_MULTICAST_MW and VZW_OMA_Trigger, most likely are Verizon proprietary addin that may have something to do with their wifi calling and or tethering.

You will also notice SrintDM app, if Pixel worked on any other CDMA Carriers you would see apps from them also

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[neyenlives]

I am referring to the comment that Verizon apps get installed once you use the Verizon sim. Many people haven't seen that to be the case.

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[cmhjr]

I am referring to the comment that Verizon apps get installed once you use the Verizon sim. Many people haven't seen that to be the case.

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In those cases it would may by based on the SIM, I know someone who used an old SIM and nothing was installed and another friend had a newer SIM and some apps were installed.

It may also depend on account because the one that had the apps installed actually pays and uses premium Verizon Visual Voicemail and that app installed.

The apps installed may also depend on account setup. The Friend who had apps installed was on single plan and the other friend was on a family plan but not primary and has nothing installed.

It may also be based on the IMEI, just to many variables to know for sure.

I do remember reading that Verizon apps may install but could be removed after activation but forget where I read it.

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[KrAsH86]

Both my VZW and GS models loaded Verizon apps, the ones in the screen-shot are present no matter what.

Go90, My Verizon, and Messages+ get downloaded automatically on both models though.

Dave

 

[cmhjr]

Both my VZW and GS models loaded Verizon apps, the ones in the screen-shot are present no matter what.

Go90, My Verizon, and Messages+ get downloaded automatically on both models though.

Dave

That would seem to match what I read, if you don't want them you could uninstall them. They download as part of the initial setup and unless you do a factory resetv will not download again.

Not sure about future updates because Verizon may have apps download after a software update since they control those. Security updates google controls for all pixels

 

[TurboBot247]

Verizon and GS models get their updates at the same time, this has been confirmed by both Verizon and Google. The only thing that occurs with the Verizon model before updates are sent out is locking the bootloader on the Verizon model, while the GS model still remains a developer-friendly device since it retains an unlockable bootloader. I'm probably going for the Verizon edition because I save $300 when I do purchase one, whenever that may be, and the software is already good enough where I don't really feel the need to download any custom ROMs on it.