3 software

[Andymorgan]

How do I remove the 3 software, because every time I restelart my phone it turns the emergency alerts back on and I don't want them on!

[Clive7409]

That more a question for 3 as they are the provider. But I suspect you cannot easily remove as most carriers will bake their apps in to the Android OS.

You could look for a custom ROM but that has its own risks if you don't know what your doing.

[ynneL]

From what I've seen on here you have to use a PC called Odin to flash the unbranded firmware (EUX) on to your device unfortunately I'm not familiar with the process so I'm afraid I'll be unable to help

[Glenntech]

Unfortunately this would not be an easy thing to do
I have had phones with flashed software, but the branded logo etc still comes up. Mostly had Chinese import ones
But unless you have good knowledge of doing this to phones, I would advise not to attempt it
Network provider phones have the software integrated into the Android software. So not the easiest thing to do

[spepper73]

It's not the answer you might want but.
I have been a virgin mobile customer for decades they have never used this system and their phones come unlocked. So you can use 2 card sims and 1 esim from any network.
Please note VM mobile has now changed to O2 but devices are unlocked.

[ynneL]

Being unlocked and unbranded are 2 different things a phone can still be unlocked and still branded it's the "Service provider software version" you have to lookout for

[spepper73]

Yes and no the brand can be sim controlled and only used while using that company's sim card.
It been a long time since I have seen a software / hardware branding on a mobile in the UK.
As this slows down updates 3 and Vodafone were the last 2 left doing this as unbranded saved providers a good lump of cash. Now like o2 is cheaper to do it via sim and isn't so in your face a few apps and an icon in your top bar, with the apps installed via an sms push notification .