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AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone
created on Mar 15, 2010 12:26:15 PM

AT&T's new Android powered phone, the Motorola Backflip, is more limited than its other Android powered brethren. One of the great things about Android is that it is built off of Linux, and that it is possible to download and install apk files from unofficial sources or unknown sources.

AT&T apparently are not interested in that ability. In my opinion, it seems that they are actually against that ability. The only apps you are supposed to install are the ones you can find on Google's Android Market.

And that's not all. Apparently, users cannot remove the software that comes installed on their phones. Plus, the Google search function is replaced by Yahoo as the default search function. Guess what version of Android the Motorola runs! Figured it out yet? Well, it runs 1.5 with the option to upgrade to 2.1.

XDA-Developers have found out a way to get around the block on non market apps, but I believe this is still not something AT&T were intending to allow.

What does this all add up to? In my opinion, it adds up to a phone that I would not buy if I was in the market for an Android phone.

Sources: Androidguys.com, AndroidandMe.com, mobilecrunch.com

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Allan Stanford User Phone Rank: Andryo Posts: 1 Join date: Jul 3, 2010 Model: HTC Aria Firmware: 2.1-update1 Mod: none Kernel: 2.6.29-885f0b88 htc-kernel@and18-2 #1 Build: 1.25.502.2 CL179042 release keys Provider: AT&T	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 4, 2010 2:37:02 PM It's worse than that I'm afraid. I just got the new HTC that AT&T is selling. I'm noticing that there are several apps on the marketplace that don't show up when I search for them. Specifically, I can't find any tethering apps (pdanet, easytether, etc.). This is very sad. Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Michael B User Phone Rank: Class President Posts: 24 Join date: May 15, 2010 Model: HTC Incredable Firmware: Mod: Kernel: Build: Provider:	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 4, 2010 5:01:04 PM (via AndroidPIT app) on locked uninstalls, I can't uninstall apps that came with my Verizon incredible, all I can do is just not use them. on missing apps, is that because it's running 1.6? Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Douglas Carter User Phone Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 Model: Nexus S Firmware: 2.3 Mod: - Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7android-build@apa28#1 Build: GRI40 Provider: T-Mobile D	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 5, 2010 11:26:03 AM Michael, you have a HTC Droid Incredible from verizon? It should have Android 2.1 on it, factory installed. There are certain apps that come with the phones from almost all carriers which cannot be uninstalled. Rooting the phone may allow you to uninstall them, but rooting is a difficult process for most, and can result in your phone ending up dead/useless if you make a mistake in the process. ----- Recommended reading for new AndroidPIT members! Important to all community members: the AndroidPIT Forum rules Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Michael B User Phone Rank: Class President Posts: 24 Join date: May 15, 2010 Model: HTC Incredable Firmware: Mod: Kernel: Build: Provider:	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 5, 2010 4:21:21 PM (via AndroidPIT app) I don't want to root the phone, I was responding to the previous posts. Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Douglas Carter User Phone Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 Model: Nexus S Firmware: 2.3 Mod: - Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7android-build@apa28#1 Build: GRI40 Provider: T-Mobile D	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 5, 2010 4:51:38 PM Allan Stanford It's worse than that I'm afraid. I just got the new HTC that AT&T is selling. I'm noticing that there are several apps on the marketplace that don't show up when I search for them. Specifically, I can't find any tethering apps (pdanet, easytether, etc.). This is very sad. Allen, you bought the HTC Aria? Would you be interested in making a hands-on review on the forums so that others in the community can see the positives and minuses of the phone? ----- Recommended reading for new AndroidPIT members! Important to all community members: the AndroidPIT Forum rules Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
justJay User Phone Status: Moderator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 748 Join date: May 18, 2010 Model: HTC Droid Incredible Firmware: 2.2 Mod: WarmZ TwoPointTwo Kernel: 2.6.32.17-HeyItsLou-Cifs-Tun-Ext4-WN-BFQ Build: Sense 2 "Desire" Mod 4 Inc Provider: USA Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 5, 2010 5:37:12 PM (via AndroidPIT app) If ya want an iPhone.. use att.. otherwise use one of the other carriers if you want an Android phone... problem solved. ----- Download AndroidPIT's AppCenter! AndroidPIT FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
justJay User Phone Status: Moderator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 748 Join date: May 18, 2010 Model: HTC Droid Incredible Firmware: 2.2 Mod: WarmZ TwoPointTwo Kernel: 2.6.32.17-HeyItsLou-Cifs-Tun-Ext4-WN-BFQ Build: Sense 2 "Desire" Mod 4 Inc Provider: USA Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 5, 2010 5:37:17 PM (via AndroidPIT app) — modified on Jul 5, 2010 6:08:09 PM Verizon seems to have or is going to have the nicest Android Phone choices. ----- Download AndroidPIT's AppCenter! AndroidPIT FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Douglas Carter User Phone Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 Model: Nexus S Firmware: 2.3 Mod: - Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7android-build@apa28#1 Build: GRI40 Provider: T-Mobile D	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Jul 6, 2010 10:29:42 AM Verizon is getting the majority of Android phones, and most of the high end handsets. However, Sprint is starting to improve their offerings slowly. ----- Recommended reading for new AndroidPIT members! Important to all community members: the AndroidPIT Forum rules Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Adrian P User Phone Rank: Andryo Posts: 2 Join date: Sep 12, 2010 Model: - Firmware: - Mod: - Kernel: - Build: - Provider: -	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 12, 2010 10:26:34 AM (via AndroidPIT app) do you see people. why whould u got to att? it does not make sense. att is like communism if ask me. freedom my arsenal.. crappy company Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
ireneL User Phone Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 Model: Motorola Droid X Firmware: 2.3.3 Mod: Kernel: - Build: VZW Provider: Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 13, 2010 12:28:19 AM I totaly agree about atnt limiting the use of the backflip, this is my theory, (Just my theory) i think Steve (what his lastname) got atnt in so many legalities issue that atnt has no choice but to do steve (whats his last name) bidding. For now me thinks that what's keeping the ship from sinking is the iphone and shall i dare to say contract hostage. Apparently there's that many people left that are a loyalist to the iphone, (So sad but true) also the fact that theres plenty of folks that can't afford to pay for the buy out plan.. Again, solely my opinion.. Fyi- will not be able to do your requested review of the backflip, got so disgusted with atnt that i switched to vzw and the switch was done so fast that it never for one moment occur to me that "hey if you switch before you did the review, you will not be able to show the backflip in all its glory." Sorry about that Douglas.. Needless to say i now have my mdx, perfectly happy with my handset, how ever the mdx came with bh5x battery, thought it was smart on my part to also buy the bh6x 1930 mah extended life battery, (was able to just walk in my vzw to buy the ext bat and bat cvr both, both item came in 1 box for $49) how ever when i remove the old battery and put the new one in that i found out the additional hump that i gave my mdx (Groan) Beside the camera hump i now have the battery hump as well.lol And thus also explains why when i bought the bh6x, why it comes with the battery compartment cover. I am now in the process of testing on how long this new bat will last before i have to recharge...Will post my end result tomorow... Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Douglas Carter User Phone Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 Model: Nexus S Firmware: 2.3 Mod: - Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7android-build@apa28#1 Build: GRI40 Provider: T-Mobile D	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 13, 2010 11:31:14 AM sounds great. A picture of the new back cover and the old one would be very interesting. ----- Recommended reading for new AndroidPIT members! Important to all community members: the AndroidPIT Forum rules Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
ireneL User Phone Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 Model: Motorola Droid X Firmware: 2.3.3 Mod: Kernel: - Build: VZW Provider: Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 4:14:41 AM https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif I hope i done this right, if not my apology in advance... The bh6x extended battery was able to give me atleast 9 hours of moderate used, ie, recieved/answear email, web browsing, apps browsing, talking etc.. As you can see from the above photo, there is a hump addition although it's not sticking out as bad as the camera lens, you can still see it, and theres a slight difference in the weight of the phone. can anyone tell me if i can find a 3500 mah for my mdx? and is it possible to have it the same size as the original stock battery? Thanks Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
ireneL User Phone Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 Model: Motorola Droid X Firmware: 2.3.3 Mod: Kernel: - Build: VZW Provider: Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 4:18:07 AM — modified on Sep 14, 2010 6:02:48 AM pls tolerate me as im learning:^] Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
ireneL User Phone Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 Model: Motorola Droid X Firmware: 2.3.3 Mod: Kernel: - Build: VZW Provider: Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 5:54:01 AM — modified on Sep 14, 2010 6:06:27 AM Im learning, unfortunately not fast enough.. Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Douglas Carter User Phone Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 Model: Nexus S Firmware: 2.3 Mod: - Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7android-build@apa28#1 Build: GRI40 Provider: T-Mobile D	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 11:18:22 AM those pictures are very small. It is hard to see the differences with them so small. How do you upload your pictures, and do you know how to upload them at any size you want? ----- Recommended reading for new AndroidPIT members! Important to all community members: the AndroidPIT Forum rules Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
ireneL User Phone Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 Model: Motorola Droid X Firmware: 2.3.3 Mod: Kernel: - Build: VZW Provider: Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 2:08:15 PM (via AndroidPIT app) — modified on Sep 14, 2010 2:10:48 PM first time pasting a picture in a forum, guess i could have use the medium. sorry, i was having one of those days yesterday.... btw use photo bucket... Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
Douglas Carter User Phone Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 Model: Nexus S Firmware: 2.3 Mod: - Kernel: 2.6.35.7-g1d030a7android-build@apa28#1 Build: GRI40 Provider: T-Mobile D	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 2:45:45 PM Let me know if you'd like a tutorial on how to post large images on the forums. ----- Recommended reading for new AndroidPIT members! Important to all community members: the AndroidPIT Forum rules Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)
ireneL User Phone Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 Model: Motorola Droid X Firmware: 2.3.3 Mod: Kernel: - Build: VZW Provider: Verizon	RE: AT&T restrict apps for their Android phone created on Sep 14, 2010 4:49:53 PM (via AndroidPIT app) That would be awesome. Thank you so very much for the kind offerings, got scared and went for the small one. thank you Douglas, I really appreciate it... Reply with quote Reply Link ±0 (0 votes)