How can I stop apps such as AmazonMP3, SkypeMobile, etc from autostarting?

[Shinken]

The battery charge on my new Droid X is about half down by the end of the day, whereas my previous Droid (1) battery was barely always almost fully charged after essentially the same amount of use. Mostly, all that I do is use the phone, calendar, and occasionally browse the internet.

I keep killing the following apps, and they keep coming back. If I kill the service, later in the day there is a notation that the app opened the service (again).

The apps & want to stop from autoloading are:

Music
Amazon MP3
Skype mobile
Social Networking
Alarm & Timer

Is there a way to do this without rooting the Droid?

Thanks,

S

 

[Shinken]

This is an addendum to my post

If I have to root the Droid X to get rid of these battery drains I will, but if so then I have some questions:

1. Can I root the Droid, make adjustments, then unroot the Droid and retain the adjusted settings?

2. I came across a reference to an app that is reported to root and unroot the Droid with a single button press (click). Does an app like this work or is it problematic or bogus?

S

 

[Droid DOES!!]

Once you root, you probably won't want to go back
Don't uninstall the bloatware though, rename them or freeze them.

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[Shinken]

You're probably right

I plan to just stop the apps from autoloading, not uninstall them, as I would using msconfig in Windows. You're probably right about not wanting to unroot the device.

What is the easiest way to root the Droid X? A utility app would be nice, but step-by-step instructions are also OK. Any recommendations?

 

[cpjr]

Check out an app in the market called "autostarts", it does exactly that.

 

[Dr. Carpenter]

Lots rooting info in the hacks forum but z4root is the best and easiest way to root. It is available in the market and allows one click rooting and unrooting

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[Droid DOES!!]

It hasn't been in the market for months

Lots rooting info in the hacks forum but z4root is the best and easiest way to root. It is available in the market and allows one click rooting and unrooting

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[Dr. Carpenter]

My bad... available online tho.

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[hookbill]

I never thought that rooting as an accessory. to a more appropriate location.

 

[CxUNG]

Why wont you use ti backup and just freeze them instead?

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[kayechz]

Root and download Titanium Backup. That's the only way I know. Or root and install a custom rom. I'm running Liberty. Works great!

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