how to disable factory apps without root

[bobby_16]

I'm wondering how to disable factory installed apps (bloatware) on a galaxy S3 without rooting. Disable button does not function on most of the pre-installed apps. Android 4.1.2. Using Straight Talk service and they severely limit what owners are allowed or able to do to their phones. I have tried many apps that claim to be able to disable bloatware but they are inefective.

 

[Titillating]

Unfortunately, you mostly can't. You'll need to root your device to disable/remove most of those and there really isn't an alternative to that, at least not any reliable ones.