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#!/usr/bin/env bash
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declare -a samsung=(
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"android.autoinstalls.config.samsung"
# Samsung's implementation of the "necessary apps" that need to be downloaded upon first setting up the device.
"com.aura.oobe.samsung"
# AppCloud
# It offers the "Aura out-of-the-box experience" (OOBE)
# It's an app who promotes some other apps (and encourages you to install them)
# Developped by IronSource (an Israeli advertising company)
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource
# https://aura.ironsrc.com/tools/drive-app-downloads/
# https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10088.pdf
# Has way too much permissions.
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"com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel" # (Samsung-exclusive)
# CNN Edge panel. Twitter trends, and news from CNN.
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"com.enhance.gameservice"
# Legacy game Optimizing Service (was replaced by com.samsung.android.game.gos)
# Is supposed to "improve" game performance.
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"com.hiya.star" # also called android-ss-service-lib (Samsung-exclusive)
# Third-party that provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.
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# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiya_(company)
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# https://hiya.com/
# NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes spam blocking features
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# https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/
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#
# Have a look at their privacy policy. That's... pretty scary : https://hiya.com/fr/hiya-data-policy
# Needed for Samsung Smart Call (com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider)
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"com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler" # KNOX stuff
# Samsung Knox allows business and personal content to "securely" coexist on the same handset.
# This package handle proxy along side KNOX
"com.mygalaxy"
# My Galaxy (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mygalaxy)
# Entertainment hub and life-services application
# Lets your access videos, music and gaming and gives quick access to services such as cabs, movies, recharge and bill payment,
# food ordering, travel, hyper local deals and Samsung Care, among others.
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"com.mobeam.barcodeService"
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# The Beaming Service enables your device to beam (relay) barcodes, as found on digital coupons, event tickets, library cards, loyalty
# cards and membership cards to 1D red laser and Image based scanners prevalent at nearly every retail store and checkout stand around the world.
# Mobeam is a 3-party (https://mobeam.com/)
"com.samsung.app.jansky"
# Multi-lines settings
# Lets you have multiple virtual phone numbers.
# This feature is only available on some US carrier-locked devices
# https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6esiub/tmobile_s8s8_multiline_setting_is_awesome/did2pur/
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"com.samsung.aasaservice"
# Sometimes, eat a LOT of battery (according to some reddit users)
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# Security policy apps (kind of things which prevents installation of applications)
"com.samsung.accessory"
# Samsung Accessory Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory)
# Lets you transfer data between your Samsung phone and Samsung accessories (GALAXY Gear/Watch...)
"com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr"
# Gear IconX Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr)
# Allows you to use features such as device settings and status view when connected to a Samsung Gear IconX (2018) device.
"com.samsung.accessory.safiletransfer"
# SASystemProviders
# Needed for Samsung Accessory Service
"com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager"
# AirCommandManager manager
# Gives you access to signature S Pen features. You can access Air command anytime you are using your phone by simply taking out the S Pen.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/air-command/
"com.samsung.android.airtel.stubapp"
# My Airtel Stub app
# My Airtel is a customer service app designed for Airtel subscribers in Sri Lanka
# This pasckage isn't the app itself but only a stub.
# It's basically a non-functional empty shell which often only redirect you to the PlayStore to download the full app
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"com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare"
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# Samsung Allshare service (now called SmartView).
# Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
"com.samsung.android.app.accesscontrol"
# Samsung Interaction control
# Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction (or vol. down + home key)
# Allows you to restrict some functions of your phone (stop the phone from interacting with touch commands for instance)
"com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector"
# Samsung Sound detectors
# Uses microphone to identify recognizable sounds. For example, if it recognizes a baby's cry, it can alert you with flashing lights so
# you know to check on your baby. Or it can notify you if it hears the doorbell ring so you know to open the door.
#
# adv maybe refers to 'Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology' (or simply means 'advanced')
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"com.samsung.android.app.appsedge"
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# Samsung apps edge (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/apps-edge/)
# Displays your five most frequently used apps for you to access at a moments notice.
"com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu"
# Assistant menu
# Designed for individuals with motor control or other physical impairments.
# By using Assistant menu, you can access hardware buttons and all parts of the screen by simply tapping or swiping.
# https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-assistant-menu/
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"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload"
"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear3d.preload" # Default 3D live stickers
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"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload"
# Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C'mon it feels like Snapshat.
# https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
# Safe to remove
"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearframe.preload" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Frames sticker ?
# I don't know what this sticker is and I don't have this package.
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"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload"
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# Kid avatar stockers on Samsung camera ? (not sure)
"com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge"
# Clipboard edge panel
"com.samsung.android.app.cocktailbarservice"
# Edge screen
# Enables you to open your five most used apps by simply swiping the edge of the screen.
# Swipe one of the edges of the screen to bring up information even when your device is locked (with the screen off).
# You can also set it up to display the news or weather, for example.
"com.samsung.android.app.color"
# Color adjustment
# Samsung's adaptive super AMOLED screen optimizes the color range, saturation, and sharpness of the picture depending on what you're watching or doing.
# This package lets you to manually customize the color settings to match your preferences.
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"com.samsung.android.app.dressroom"
# Samsung Wallpapers
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# Wallaper manager from the launcher. You can remove it and still set a wallpaper from the Gallery.
# Has INTERNET permission and... ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
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"com.samsung.android.app.episodes"
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# Samsung story album (https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-story-album-application-in-samsung-galaxy-s4/)
"com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
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# Filter installer
# I have no clue about the usefulness of this package. Maybe it filters apps that are not compatible with the phone.
# This package is only triggered when you install an app (private class PackageIntentReceiver)
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"com.samsung.app.highlightplayer"
# Samsung Story Video Editor
# Lets you edit your videos stories
"com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer"
# Visual. photo virt.
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# Samsung Virtual Shot Viewer enable sharing virtual shot
# Safe to remove if you don't want virtual photos.
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"com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover"
"com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream"
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# I think it enable doing things with LEDs on the cover
# https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/
# HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694
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"com.samsung.android.app.omcagent"
# Open Market Customization Agent
# By default, the device prevents from being customized by a source other than Knox Configure.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/knox-configure/normal-mode.html
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"com.samsung.android.app.memo"
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# Samsung Memo (was replaced by Samsung Notes app : com.samsung.android.app.notes)
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"com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo"
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# Mobile Hotspot
# Is it linked to T-Mobile ? ("tmo" at the end of the package)
# You can debloat this and still create hotspot.
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"com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink"
# Used to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation...
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# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00048972/
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"com.samsung.android.app.news"
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# News Samsung app
# Doesn't exist anymore?
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"com.samsung.android.app.notes"
# Samsung Notes app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.notes)
"com.samsung.android.app.panel.naver.v"
# Naver V Panel
# Special samsung panel for the very useless V LIVE (formerly Naver V) app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naver.vapp)
# V LIVE is an app that features personal video broadcasts of South Korean celebrities
# This panel also includes Naver Shopping (https://shopping.naver.com/)
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"com.samsung.android.app.pinboard"
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# Samsung Scrapbook (discontinued)
# https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-use-the-scrapbook-memo-feature-on-my-samsung-galaxy-note3/
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"com.samsung.android.app.reminder"
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# Samsung bixby reminder (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/reminder/)
# Set up smart reminders to get notified when and where you need to. You can even link websites, videos, photos and more.
# Uses wifi/data regularly.
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"com.samsung.android.app.routines"
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# Samsung bixby routines (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/bixby-routines/)
# Automating actions triggered by context clues: location, time, or event
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"com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge"
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# Related to internet browser. For Galaxy Edge ?
"com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby"
# Bixby settings (Bixby = Samsung intelligence assistant)
"com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing"
# Samsung Link Sharing
# Lets you share large size files by using the Samsung Cloud.
# https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/what-is-link-sharing/
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"com.samsung.android.app.social"
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# I know this has been discontinued by Samsung but that it.
# Surely a social app like Samsung Members (com.samsung.oh)
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"com.samsung.android.app.spage"
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# Bixby Home is a vertically scrolling list of information that Bixby can interact with for example weather, fitness activity and buttons
# for controlling their smart home gadgets.
"com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget"
# The Story Album widget enables you to access the Story Album app and create digital picture albums that you can view and acess directly
# from the widget on a Home screen.
# Old feature (from Galaxy S4)
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"com.samsung.android.app.talkback"
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# Voice assistant. Accessibility feature
# Screen Reader to provide audible feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.
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"com.samsung.android.app.taskedge"
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# Handle task edge panel
# Through Tasks edge, you can quickly perform frequently used tasks, such as composing messages and creating events.
# https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s7-edge-how-do-i-add-tasks-edge/
"com.samsung.android.app.tips"
# Tips on how to use your phone"
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"com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizards"
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"com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub"
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# Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)
# https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
# Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
# Setup wizard : The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
# It's the setup for Samsung VR services.
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"com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager"
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# Samsung Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager)
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"com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub"
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# Stub for the watch manager. See above
# Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
"com.samsung.android.app.withtv"
# WitTV (replaced by com.sec.android.app.withtv)
# Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
"com.samsung.android.ardrawing"
# AR Doodles (accessible through AR Zone)
# Lets you draw on your face using the front camera and uses AR Core for drawing on the environment with the rear camera.
# Only Sasmung AR app (afaik) that requests location access, and it refuses to run without it
"com.samsung.android.arzone"
# AR Zone
# https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/which-features-are-available-in-the-ar-zone-in-the-galaxy-z-flip/
# Lets you access other AR apps.
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"com.samsung.android.aremoji"
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# AR Emoji mode for Samsung camera
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/ar-emoji/
"com.samsung.android.aremojieditor"
# AR Emoji Editor
# Edits those AR people emoji things
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"com.samsung.android.asksmanager"
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# Samsung device protection manager.
# It's anti-theft feature. I couldn't find exactly what does the samsung layer to the already existing android device protection :
# https://www.greenbot.com/article/2904397/everything-you-need-to-know-about-device-protection-in-android-51.html
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"com.samsung.android.authfw"
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# Used by Samsung Pass
# Biometric authentication service that can be used to sign in to websites and apps in your mobile.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/
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"com.samsung.android.aware.service"
# Samsung Quick Share
# Use Wifi direct to share files between 2 Samsung Galaxy phones (it's only for Samsung Galaxy users)
# Quick Share also lets you temporarily upload files to Samsung Cloud
# There are better alternatives (compatible with all Android devices and free and open-source):
# For instance: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.genonbeta.TrebleShot/
"com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# BBCAgent (B. B. Container Agent?)
# Collects device information and manages installation/uninstallation of trusted apps in KNOX containers
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"com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider"
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# KNOX BBC Provider.
# Provider for KNOX BBC
# Reminder : Content providers help an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps,
# and provide a way to share data with other apps.
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"com.samsung.android.beaconmanager"
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# Replaced by Samsung Smart Things (com.samsung.android.ststub)
# Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings
# Bixby (Samsung intelligence assistant)
# Enable or Disable access to S-Voice or Bixby voice controls.
# This does not prevent access to other voice-controlled apps, only the Samsung-provided ones.
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.agent" # Bixby voice
# Removing this will disable the bixby hardware key without breaking Bixby itself.
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy" # Bixby Voice Stub
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction"
"com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync"
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.service" # Bixby Service
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput"
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup" # Bixby voice wake-up
"com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework" # BixbyVision Framework
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"com.samsung.android.calendar"
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# Samsung Calendar App
"com.samsung.android.coreapps"
# Samsung Enhanced features
# Files and profiles sharing feature. It may be called "Enhanced messaging".
# Using this service lets Samsung to automatically collect your phone number, contact list and messages
# https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge/523172-enhanced-features.html
# https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/what-is-enhanced-messaging/
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"com.samsung.android.da.daagent"
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# Samsung dual messenger (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/dual-messenger/)
# Allows you to use two separate accounts for the same app.
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"com.samsung.android.dlp.service"
# SamsungDLPService (KNOX). Old feature. Was replaced by SDP (Sensitive Data Protection)
# Data Loss Prevention (DLP) feature
# SDP is good because it allows to have encrypted data at rest (= decryption keys not in RAM) even when your phone is on.
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# https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/sensitive-data-protection.htm
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/sensitive-data-protection.htm
"com.samsung.android.dqagent"
# Samsung Device Quality Agent
# Monitors how the device uses wifi. Has the ability to identify network operator related data.
# Find mention of some packages in the Java code :
# - com.samsung.android.app.mobiledoctor (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.heartwiseVcr)
# - com.samsung.android.dhr (Device Health Report)
# - om.salab.act (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jquiz.act)
# - kr.co.avad.diagnostictool (unkown stuff from South Korea)
#
# 2 hard-coded URL strings : PRD="https://dc.dqa.samsung.com" | STG="https://stg-dc.dqa.samsung.com"
# PRD = Portable recording devices and STG = Security Threat Group 2 terms related to law enforcment.
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"com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub"
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# Stub for car mode
# REMINDER : Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
"com.samsung.android.dynamiclock"
# Samsung Dynamic Lock
# Automatically changes your Lock screens wallpaper
# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00084210/
"com.samsung.android.gearoplugin"
# Gear S Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gearoplugin)
# Plugin for com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
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"com.samsung.android.easysetup"
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# Samsung Connect Easy Setup (now SmartThings)
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# Used to connect every Samsung device you have in your house.
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# What's weird is that Galaxy S10 has this package (available nowhere) but S9 has com.samsung.android.oneconnect
# available on the Playstore (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect)
#
# Needs "com.samsung.android.beaconmanager" to be useful.
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"com.samsung.android.email.provider"
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# Samsung email app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.email.provider)
"com.samsung.android.emojiupdater" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# AR Emoji updater
# This package has no permission so I wonder how it can update anything.
# See com.samsung.android.aremoji
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"com.samsung.android.fast"
# Samsung Secure Wi-Fi
# Samsung VPN service powered by McAfee
# https://www.pcmag.com/news/mcafee-samsung-partner-on-built-in-security-vpn-for-galaxy-s9
# https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/what-is-samsung-secure-wi-fi.html
# Note: If you need to use a VPN use something more trustworthy*
"com.samsung.android.fmm"
# Find My Mobile
# Tracks down your device when it gets lost.
# Lets you remotely lock your device, block access to Samsung Pay and wipe data from the entire device.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/find-my-mobile/
# https://findmymobile.samsung.com/
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"com.samsung.android.game.gamehome"
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# Samsung Game Launcher
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/game-launcher/
# All in one hub for mobiles games
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"com.samsung.android.game.gametools"
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# Samsung Game Tools (https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-game-tools/)
# Let you record and share screenshots of your game-play.
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"com.samsung.android.game.gos"
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# Samsung Game Optimizing Service
# Is supposed to "improve" game performance.
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"com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin"
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# Samsung Game Tuner (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin)
# Game Tuner is advanced setting app. It enables you to change the resolution and frames per second settings
# in mobile games that require tuning for different Android devices, and thereby control heat generation and battery drain.
"com.samsung.android.homemode"
# Daily Board (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.homemode)
# Show a slideshow of your favourite pictures while your device is charging.
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"com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell"
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# Gear VR Shell
# Gear VR : https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
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"com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc"
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# Gear VR Service
# See above.
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"com.samsung.android.icecone"
# Keyboard Content Center
# Lets you choose media content (e.g. stickers and music) from the Galaxy Keyboard.
# This app always runs in background.
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"com.samsung.android.intelligenceservice2"
# It seems that this package is a kind of spyware. Very difficult to find information about this.
# Some people say it's linked to Carrier IQ (which is a carrier rootkit for the NSA).
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ
# https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=c85df628dfc39c3a971e6f9cfa98cbb8&p=54071328&postcount=6
# This package also have very stranges permissions : READ_PLACE / WRITE_PLACE. I couldn't find any explaination on the web.
# So either it's a useless samsung package either it's a spyware. I delete it and I didn't notice anything bad.
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"com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence"
# IPSGeofence
# IPS = Indoor Positioning System.
# The concept of Indoor Positioning System designates a network of connected devices within a building making it possible
# to trace the position of another device and therefore potentially of a person in environments where GPS systems are
# not efficient .
# Geofencing is a technique which consists in activating preconfigured actions when a device enters a
# certain geographical area. For example, a user can use it to automatically turn on Wi-Fi and home lights when their smartphone
# is detected nearby.
# In short, if enabled, this app will track your location everywhere and all the time!
# https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/what-is-geofencing-privacy/
"com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator"
# Lets you customize your Samsung device with different images (provided by Samsung) on the lock screen.
"com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller"
# Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-kids-home/)
# Lets you shape a "safe environment" for your child.
# NOTE : You shouldn't give your phone to a child. That bad !
# https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want
"com.samsung.android.knox.attestation"
# KNOX Attestation
# Lets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm
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"com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent" # Older version of "com.sec.knox.containeragent2" ?
"com.samsung.android.knox.containercore"
# KNOX Work profile/space
# Providess an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)
#
# Note : With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.
# Comunicate with Samsung servers :
# - https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)
# - http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server)
#
# https://support.samsungknox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012547907-What-URLs-do-I-have-to-whitelist-to-make-Samsung-apps-work-with-an-authenticated-proxy-
"com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Knox Container Desktop
# Provides UI for the work(space) container?
# See "com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent"
"com.samsung.android.livestickers"
# Deco Pic (accessible through AR Zone)
# Camera app with stickers and snapchat-like filters
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"com.samsung.android.location"
# IMO it handles GPS needs for some samsungs apps. I have it removed on my phone and I still can use the GPS with a 3-party app.
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"com.samsung.android.mateagent"
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# Samsung Galaxy Friends is an accessory platform service that allows the user to enjoy a variety of content quickly
# and easily by simply connecting an accessory, without having to install additional applications.
# https://developer.samsung.com/codelab/SDC18-experiences/Galaxy-Friends
"com.samsung.android.mdecservice" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung Call & Text
# Not 100% sure but by looking at the recompiled java code it seems the apps provides a way to receive call and SMS on
# Samsung accessories. In any case it is only usful for Samsung IoT stuff.
# Embeded Google Firebase analytics
"com.samsung.android.mdm"
# MDMApp (Mobile Device Management app)
# Used to monitor and manage remotely mobile devices.
# For exemple locking split-screen, blocking safe mode boot, enabling branding logo in the lock screen, remotely configuring IMAP email...
# Most likely related to KNOX
# https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/it-solutions/knox-manage
# https://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management
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"com.samsung.android.mdx"
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# Link to Windows Service
# Works in conjunction with the Microsoft Your Phone app and activates a connection to your PC on Windows
"com.samsung.android.mdx.kit"
# MDE Service Framework
# MDE = Multi Devices Experience (https://www.samsung.com/levant/multi-device-experience/)
# Framework for IoT stuff.
# Asks for a LOT of dangerous permissions
# Interacts with "com.samsung.android.mobileservice" and "com.osp.app.signin"
"com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard"
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# Media & Devices feature
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# Kind of a hub for managing medias played on smart devices (e.g play music to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously with Dual audio)
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# https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/media-and-device-feature/
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# Has a lot of permissions and asks for ACESS_COARSE_LOCATION
# Removing this package do not prevent you to connect your phones to smart devices.
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"com.samsung.android.mobileservice"
# Samsung Experience Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.mobileservice)
# Handle you samsung account and is needed to use some samsung apps features.
# It allows you to use multiple Samsung apps, such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Galaxy Apps, Samsung Members, and SmartThings,
# with your Samsung account credentials.
"com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider"
# Wi-Fi Tips
# I've never seen any "wifi tips" so I'm not sure if this app has any other functionality
# Upon reinstalling a notification pops up saying "Analyzing Wi-Fi" for a few seconds, no idea what it's doing
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"com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic"
# Network Diagnostic
# Autostart after boot. 9 permissions (including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION : precise GPS location) + 1 unknown permission : SEC_FACTORY_PHONE
# Seems to be telemetry.
"com.samsung.android.oneconnect"
# Samsung Smart Things (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect)
# Lets you manage all your Samsung and SmartThings-compatible devices.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smartthings/
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#
# Probably needs com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
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"com.samsung.android.personalpage.service"
# Private mode (was replaced by Secure Folder)
# https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-private-mode-and-how-do-i-use-it/
#"com.samsung.android.provider.shootingmodeprovider"
# Provide camera modes (when you swipe left fromt the camera app)
# Safe to remove (but it is quite useful)
"com.samsung.android.providers.context"
# Spyware
# https://www.eteknix.com/samsungs-context-service-may-take-data-collection-surveillance-worrying-levels/
# https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2328363/samsung-context-service-will-collect-user-data-to-share-with-developers
"com.samsung.android.rubin.app"
# Customization Service
# Collect a massive amount of data (https://www.samsung.com/us/account/customization-service/)
# Basically everything you do on your phone.
# For "a better user experience" blablabla...
# Used to display customized advertisements about products and services that may be of interest to you
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"com.samsung.android.samsungpass"
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# Samsung Pass app
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/
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"com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill"
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# Auto Fill for Samsung Pass
# Once your account information is registered, you can use iris, fingerprint, or face recognition to sign in.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082282/
"com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning"
# Run at startup and ask for an unknown permission SEC_FACTORY_PHONE
# This package seems to be used for samsung apps needing location.
"com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Handwriting Service
# Only for Samsung Note?
# https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/how-do-you-convert-handwriting-to-text-and-other-formats-using-s-pen-and-samsung-notes/
"com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor"
# Professional Audio
# Allows you to create virtual instrument applications with Android.
# https://developer.samsung.com/html/techdoc/ProgrammingGuide_ProfessionalAudio.pdf
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"com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.app.audioconnectionservice" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# AudioConnectionService
# I believe it allows to modulate an audio signal. I didn't find a lot of apps using this package.
# Nothing really worrying but safe to remove if you want.
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"com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice"
# ShortcutBNR
# Related to smartSwitch Samsung Cloud features
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"com.samsung.android.sdm.config"
# Configuration Update for Samsung Deskphone Manager (SDM)
# SDM allows a user to synchronize your smartphone with a IP deskphone
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"com.samsung.android.slinkcloud"
# Samsung Cloud Gateway
# NEEDED FOR Scloud app
# A cloud storage gateway is designed to provide interoperability between different data protocols used
# in a client (Scloud app)/server cloud architecture.
# MORE INFO : https://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-storage-gateway
#
# Needs a lot of permission (including the dangerous one : READ_PHONE_STATE)
# It means the app has the ability to read the device ID (e.g. IMEI or ESN) and phone number.
# https://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission#READ_PHONE_STATE
#
# Hardcoded Alibaba (chinese) server IP (42.120.153.17)
# https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200
# https://web.archive.org/web/20200604093347/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200
"com.samsung.android.smartface"
# SmartFaceService
# Used to automatically detects faces when using the Samsung camera
# NOTE : This package has nothing to do with face unlock (com.samsung.android.bio.face.service)
"com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung SmartSwitch
# Lets you transfer your data from your old (Samsung) phone to your new one.
# Needed for com.sec.android.easyMover?
"com.samsung.android.stickerplugin" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# StickerPlugin
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# Not sure if this package also provides stickers for camera. I don't have it so I can't test
# https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
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"com.samsung.android.sm"
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# Smart Manager app
# Provides pretty useless optimizing features using Chinese company Qihoo database.
# Automatically scans and optimizes data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and RAM
# https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/android-community-worried-about-presence-of-chinese-spyware-by-qihoo-360-in-samsung-smartphones-and-tablets/
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# https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/samsung-services-dialling-home-to-china-t3894033
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# Samsung Cloud (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud)
"com.samsung.android.scloud" # Samsung Cloud app
"com.samsung.android.scloud.auth" # Handle authentifcation for Samsung cloud
"com.samsung.android.scloud.sync" # Samsung cloud synchronisation service
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"com.samsung.android.sconnect"
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# Samsung Quick connect (discontinued ?)
# In theorie, it lets you connect your phone to a variety of devices over Wifi
# that support multiple protocols — including Wifi Direct and Miracast — to display photos, video or audio.
# https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/tv-audio-video/what-is-screen-mirroring-and-how-do-i-use-it-with-my-samsung-tv-and-samsung-mobile-device/
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"com.samsung.android.securitylogagent"
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# Security Log Agent
# https://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-9-disable-security-log-agent/
# Run in the background and monitore your device for any change to the /system partition.
# NOTE : When you root your phone, it will constantly tell you that your device is modified.
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"com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing"
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# Live Message enables you to draw your own animated GIFs or emojis.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-message/
"com.samsung.android.mfi"
# Galaxy Widget (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.mfi)
# Provide you with quick access to information without requiring you to open the app that manages this information
# https://www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/what-are-widgets-and-how-do-i-add-them-to-my-android-smartphone-or-tablet/
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"com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe"
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# People Edge
# Gives you immediate access to your favorite contacts from the edge of your phone.
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/people-edge/
# https://videotron.tmtx.ca/en/topic/samsung_galaxys9/using_people_edge.html
# It gives you immediate access to your favorite contacts from the edge panel.
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"com.samsung.android.service.travel"
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# Samsung Travel Wallpaper (discontinued)
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"com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider"
# Samsung Smart Call
# Provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.
# Also related to the 'local places' feature in Samsung dialer.
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# Relies on Hiya (see com.hiya.star)
# TL;DR : Really bad for privacy.
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"com.samsung.android.smartmirroring"
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# Samsung Smart View
# Enable you to mirror screen your phone to a TV
# https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
"com.samsung.android.spayfw"
# Samsung Pay Framework needed for Samsung Pay
# See below
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"com.samsung.android.spay"
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# Samsung Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spay)
# Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Samsung Electronics that lets users make payments using compatible phones
# and other Samsung-produced devices
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Pay
# NOTE : Samsung Pay is KNOX dependant and will never work again if you root your phone.
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# FYI : Your data are sold (https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-pay-new-privacy-policy-your-data-sold/)
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"com.samsung.android.spaymini"
# Samsung Pay Mini
# Same service as Samsung Pay but for online payments only and is available on all compatible android devices (not only Samsung devices)
# https://www.samsung.com/in/samsung-pay/mini/
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"com.samsung.android.spdfnote"
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# Write on PDF (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spdfnote)
# PDF annotator
"com.samsung.android.stickercenter"
# Sticker center. Used to retrieve stickers from the web in the camera app.
# https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
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"com.samsung.android.ststub"
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# Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings
# REMINDER : stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
"com.samsung.android.svcagent"
# Impossible to know what this system app does. It has full access to internet network anyway.
# Safe to remove
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"com.samsung.android.svoice"
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# Samsung Voice (S Voice) was replaced by bixby on Samsung Galaxy S8(+) and newer phones.
# Virtual mobile personal assistant capable of running a basic tasks through voice command alone.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/
"com.samsung.android.svoiceime"
# Samsung voice input
# Voice input powered by Bixby. See above.
"com.samsung.android.themecenter"
# Samsung theme center
# Run at startup and enable you to download theme from samsung
# Safe to remove
"com.samsung.android.themestore"
# Galaxy Themes
# Official Samsung app for modifying your smartphone's theme.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-themes/
# You'll still be able to change your wallpaper without this app (from the Gallery app)
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"com.samsung.android.tripwidget"
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# Discontinued package (used in Galaxy S4) handling trip wallpaper widget.
"com.samsung.android.unifiedprofile" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# My Profile
# Related to Samsung Members?
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"com.samsung.android.universalswitch"
# Universal Switch lets you designate certain touches or gestures to control specific actions on your phone.
# https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-universal-switch/
"com.samsung.android.visionarapps"
# "AR apps"
# Not really sure what this is, but the icon is Bixby as an eye so I assume it's for accessing AR stuff through Bixby.
"com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent"
# VisionCloudAgent
# Cloud Agent is a service which automatically upload on the cloud the photos you take on your phone. It connects to your "Samsung account".
# It is related to Dropbox.
# Given the Vision in the package name there is a link with Bixby.
"com.samsung.android.visionintelligence"
# Bixby Vision
# Augmented reality camera that can identify objects in real-time and potentially offer the user
# to purchase them online, translate text, read QR codes, and recognize landmarks.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/vision/
"com.samsung.android.voc"
# Samsung Members (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.voc)
# The other version is "com.samsung.oh".
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"com.samsung.android.voicewakeup"
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# Voice wake-up for using Bixby
# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00080448/
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"com.samsung.android.weather"
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# Samsung Weather
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# Lets you see updates on the weather at all times, specific to your current location.
# You can also check the weather in other areas even
# Dependency: "com.sec.android.daemonapp"
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"com.samsung.android.wellbeing"
"com.samsung.android.forest"
# Digital Wellbeing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing)
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# is a feature which shows apps dashboard through which one can see how much time any application opened and
# also swiping to different screens allows you to see breakdowns by day, by hour and by app.
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"com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance"
# Special edge panel widget for Yahoo Finance
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"com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport"
# Special edge panel widget for Yahoo Sport
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"com.samsung.crane"
# Call+ (https://support.vodafone.co.uk/Vodafone-apps/Call-and-Message/60900956/What-is-Call.htm)
# Call+ features on Samsung dialer
# NOTE: I have the feeling that these features are carrier/country dependant because I don't have them. But I have this package anyway.
"com.samsung.daydream.customization"
# Samsung customization for Google Daydream VR headset (https://arvr.google.com/daydream/)
# NOTE : Google discontinued Daydream in 2019 and it no longer works on Android 10 Samsung devices
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"com.samsung.desktopsystemui"
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# Samsung DEX UI
# Extends your smartphone into a "desktop computing experience".
# https://developer.samsung.com/samsung-dex/how-it-works
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"com.samsung.ecomm"
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# Shop Samsung (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ecomm)
# App where you can buy all (and only) Samsung products.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/explore/shop-samsung-app/
"com.samsung.enhanceservice"
# Enhanced service is the process for Samsung cloud messaging (equivalent to iMessage on iOS).
# Messages on Samsung phones can be transmitted through either the network carrier or the non-archived Samsung service
# (which is transmitted over wireless data).
# This features is available in stock samsung SMS app settings.
"com.samsung.faceservice" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Face service detection
# Same shared user id as com.samsung.ipservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh
# Needed for face recognition in the Gallery and maybe
# NOTE : Removing this package *should* not break face unlock (confirmation needed)
"com.samsung.fresco.logging" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Fresco Logging Service
# Fresco is an android library for managing images and the memory they use (https://github.com/facebook/fresco)
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"com.samsung.groupcast"
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# Samsung Group Play (discontinued)
# Allows you to share pictures , documents and music files with many people at same time if everyone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
# https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-group-play-in-samsung-smartphones/
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"com.samsung.helphub"
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# Not sure if this package still exist.
# Provide help
"com.samsung.hiddennetworksetting"
# Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency bands choice)
# How to see these settings : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4
"com.samsung.ipservice" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh
# Used by Galaxy Finder & Galaxy Vision to access web data
# Do removing this package break face/content recognition?
#
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# Name and permissions of this package suggest that it is used by Galaxy Finder to seek stuff on the web.
# Same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh
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########## KNOX ###########
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# Provides a list of security features—both hardware and software—that allow business and personal content to securely coexist on the same handset
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Knox
# https://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p5/ch/business/enterprise-edition/Knox_Platform_for_Enterprise_Whitepaper_2019.pdf
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"com.samsung.klmsagent"
# Checks the validity of your KLM/KPE (Knox Licence Manager) licence.
# This packages is needed for Samsung Health (com.sec.android.app.shealth) and probably all Knox related apps (like secure folder, samsung Pay...)
#
# Note: KLM licences are depreciated. Samsung now only support KPE (Knox Platform for Enterprise) keys.
# KPE keys are provided by Samsung and enable app's developers to access knox features.
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader"
# Knox Analytics Uploader
# Sends analytcs to Samsung
2021-03-06 10:55:21 +13:00
"com.samsung.knox.keychain"
# KNOX TIMA Keychain
# Used to store secrets in a TrustZone (hardware-based secure world)
# It's a great thing but third-party developers have no or very limited direct access to it. So you don't really need this
# package if you use the default selection of this script and/or don't use any Samsung app relying on KNOX.
# Very interesting write-up: https://medium.com/@nimronagy/arm-trustzone-on-android-975bfe7497d2
# FYI: Don't worry, your device password/fingerprint hash is securly stored in Android TEE
2020-01-10 10:20:05 +13:00
"com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent"
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# Knox Quick Access allows users to access the Knox Workspace container using wearables such as the Galaxy Gear S2.
"com.samsung.knox.kss" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
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# Knox Keyguard. Not much more information
"com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# KnoxPushManager
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"com.samsung.knox.securefolder"
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# Knox Secure Folder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.knox.securefolder)
# Create a secure space on your device to encrypt and store your private data and apps.
# https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/personal-apps/secure-folder
# NOTE: The key used to encrypt the files is not derived from the password you use to unlock the secure folder
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# but rather from a key stored in the hardware that is set in the factory.
"com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage"
# Provides the setup process when opening secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder) for the first time
"com.samsung.logwriter"
# LogWriter
# Writes data in a logs SQL database.
# Runs at boot and is triggered when an download from an Iron Source (Iron Source is an Israeli advertising company)
# app is completed (probably "com.aura.oobe.samsung")
2020-01-10 10:20:05 +13:00
"com.samsung.mdl.radio"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Milk Music (discontinued in 2016)
# It was a freemium online music streaming service, with music streams and a recommendation engine powered by Slacker Radio.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)
"com.samsung.mlp"
# Samsung content recognition.
# mpl= Media Learning Platform. Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
"com.samsung.mdl.radio.radiostub"
# Milk Music (shut down by Samsung)
# It was a music streaming app
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
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"com.samsung.oh"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Members (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh)
# Samsung community. It's a kind of social media app for Samsung users.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/
# OOOPS ! https://bgr.com/2019/10/31/samsung-members-dong-pic-oops/
# The other version is "com.samsung.android.voc".
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"com.samsung.rcs" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# RCS (Rich Communication Services)
# Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh, and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence (and I don't understand why)
# RCS is a communication protocol between mobile telephone carriers and between phone and carrier, aiming at replacing SMS.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services
# Note that it uses IP protocol so you need to connect to Wifi/3G/4G... to take advantage of it.
#
# It's a hot mess right now. It aims at being universal but you still need to have a Samsung Messages
# or Google Message. 3-party apps can't support it because google hasn't released a public API yet.
#
# In a lot of country messages go through Google's Jibe servers.
# https://jibe.google.com/policies/terms/
#
# https://pocketnow.com/why-you-should-probably-avoid-googles-rcs-text-messaging-chat-feature
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.samsung.safetyinformation"
# Some safety information telling you not to put your phone in your eyes (it's not a joke)
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.samsung.SMT"
# Samsung Text To Speech
# Generate synthesized audio output from a text
# Works with applications such as S Voice and translation apps that require Text-To-Speech (TTS) functionality
# https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.SMT
"com.samsung.storyservice"
# Samsung StoryService
# Create stories in the Gallery from your pictures and videos.
# https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-video-collage-and-how-do-i-use-it/
# Use of content recognition (so may be related)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.samsung.svoice.sync"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Voice service
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.samsung.systemui.bixby"
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"com.samsung.systemui.bixby2"
# System UI for Bixby/Bixby2
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.samsung.tmovvm"
# Samsung Visual Voicemail (for T-mobile only)
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# Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.
# https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail
"com.samsung.ucs.agent.boot"
# Boot agent
# UCS is a company which has partnered with Samsung to provide licenses for Samsung Knox
# https://www.ucssolutions.com/blog/samsung-knox/
# I don't have precise information about the package itself but there are chances that it verifies some files on boot. If theses files are not verified
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# then it prevent the phone to boot
"com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese"
# eSE UCS Plugin is another package from UCS. It makes possible for apps to access eSE of Samsung mobile devices by using the UCM
# (Universal Credential Management) APIs and framework.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-universal-credential-management_-ucm.htm
# https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/security/ese/
# See above
"com.samsung.visionprovider"
# Provider for Bixby Vision (com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)
# Manages access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps, and provide a way to share these data with other apps.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform"
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# Samsung Voice (for Galaxy S7)
# Virtual mobile personal assistant capable of running basic tasks through voice
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/
2020-01-10 10:20:05 +13:00
"com.samsung.vvm"
"com.samsung.vvm.se"
# Samsung Verizon Voicemail
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# Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.
# You can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device's screen.
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# https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail
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"com.sec.allsharecastplayer"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Screen Mirroring (only in Galaxy S6)
# Cast your mobile screen to a TV.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/2012-allshare-play/
"com.sec.android.app.apex"
# Samsung ApexService
# Provides a motion photos player/viewer
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-photo/
"com.sec.android.app.applinker"
# Related to FeliCa Networks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FeliCa / https://www.felicanetworks.co.jp/en/).
# FeliCa is contactless RFID smart card system mainly used for wallet function on mobile devices
#
# Has the permission INSTALL_PACKAGES
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"com.sec.android.app.billing"
# Samsung billing/Checkout
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# Used to purchase apps through Samsung Store application that is delivered with Samsung phones.
# Acts as bridge between Samsung Store and payment servers.
#"com.sec.android.app.camera"
# Samsung camera app
# Safe to remove (but not recommanded)
"com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest"
# Bluetooth Test
# Hidden feature accessible by entering *#*#232331#*#* in the samsung dialer
# Was calling home back in 2015 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/bluetoothtest-apk-calling-home-t3035182)
"com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations"
# Samsung stuff on the homepage of Google Chrome
"com.sec.android.app.DataCreate"
# Automation Test
# Another hidden test app. A lot of mention of samsung note (memo). Has access to basically everything on the phone
# Related to these hidden menus (accessible by typing these codes in the samsung dialer) :
# - *#3282*727336*# (Status of data usage)
# - *#273283*255*3282*# (Data create menu)
# - 273283*255*663282* (Backup all media files)
"com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher"
# Samsung DeX Home (launcher)
# Dex Enables users to extend their device into a desktop-like experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
# "DeX" is a contraction of "Desktop eXperience".
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX
"com.sec.android.diagmonagent"
# Diagnostic Monitoring Agent
# Used to send diagnostic data to Samsung
# Data collection from Settings > Biometrics and security > Send diagnostic data
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"com.sec.android.app.dictionary"
# Samsung Dictionary is is an app that enables you to manage all the dictionaries stored on your Samsung device.
2020-06-16 01:05:46 +12:00
"com.sec.android.app.easysetup"
# Core of Samsung SmartThings (formerly Samsung Easy Setup)
# See com.samsung.android.easysetup
"com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring"
# DeviceKeyString : Dialable hidden diagnostic/debug app
# Dial *#0283# to open audio LoopbackTest control, dial *#2663# for TSP firmware update
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.gamehub"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Game Hub
# Was replaced by "com.samsung.android.game.gamehome"
# https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-samsung-game-hub-explained-1143450
"com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest"
# HwModuleTest, a hardware hidden test app (dial *#0*# to open it).
# Fun low-level stuff to see in there
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.magnifier"
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# Lets you use your device as a magnifying glass making it easier to read any small font or expand the details of any object, for example.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.mt"
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# The Mobile tracker is a security feautre in your device that if someone inserts a new SIM card in your device the device will automatically
# sends the SIM contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover you device.
# https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/what-is-mobile-tracker/
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.ocr"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Optical Read (feature replaced by Bixby Vision : com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)
# Lets you scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes.
"com.sec.android.app.parser"
# DRParser Mode
# Secret code parser
# Support for hidden samsung apps launched via secret codes
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.quicktool"
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# The Quick Tools panel includes a ruler, a compass and a torch. To add this to the Edge Panel (com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge)
"com.sec.android.app.ringtoneBR" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung ringtone backup/restore feature
# Where is this feature? (available from Samsung Galaxy S9)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.samsungapps"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Galaxy Store
# Samsung app store.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Store
"com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance"
# Safety assurance is related to emergency features. It is especially used for SOS messages.
# https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-sos-smart-phone-emergency-message-guide/
"com.sec.android.app.sbrowser"
# Samsung web browser (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser)
2020-06-16 01:05:46 +12:00
"com.sec.android.app.scloud" # [APK_NEEDED]
# I guess it's the core of Samsung scloud.
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"com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard"
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# Samsung Setup Wizard
# The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
# It's the setup for Samsung services.
"com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp"
# SysDump hidden app
# Low-level debugging and diagnostics tools (dial *#9900# to open it)
"com.sec.android.app.setupwizardlegalprovider"
# SetupWizardLegalProvider
# All the legal terms you need to accept when you boot your phone for the first time.
# The Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device is the android setup wizard.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.shealth"
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# Samsung Health (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.shealth)
# Serves to track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity, diet, and sleep.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Health
# S Health data are stored in a Knox container (with HIPAA compliance)
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
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"com.sec.android.app.sns3"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Galaxy (Only installed on older phone before Galaxy S7)
# Don't really know what this app does but majority of people deleted this.
"com.sec.android.app.setupwizard"
# Samsung Setupwizard
# The Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device when you boot it for the first time (or after a factory reset)
"com.sec.android.app.suwscriptplayer"
# SuwScriptPlayer
# Seems to be another test app which test some "scripts"
"com.sec.android.app.sysscope"
# Checks after every boot if the ROM and kernel have been modified. This package is only present on Verizon-locked phones.
# Verizon has the ability to check if your device has root access (content://com.verizon.security/ROOT_STATUS)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.translator"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Translater (S Translater)
# https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/what-is-s-translator-and-how-does-it-work/
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.voicenote"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Voice recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.voicenote)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.app.withtv"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Smart View
# Allows you to cast your phone screen to the TV.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
"com.sec.android.app.wlantest"
# wlan test
# Hidden test app responding to the #232339*# and *#232338*# secret codes
# FYI : wlan = wireless LAN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_LAN)
2020-01-10 10:20:05 +13:00
"com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Auto Preconfig
# Tells you to format the device when sim from other country is used basically (won't let you use another one)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.cover.ledcover"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung LED cover service
# Display stuff on the LED case.
# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001489/
# HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.daemonapp"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Unified Daemon app
# provides support for a number of different apps on your device. These include the Weather, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News apps amongst others.
# The data is used by apps such as the Alarm, Calendar app and the camera.
"com.sec.android.desktopcommunity" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung DeX panel
"com.sec.android.app.dexonpc"
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"com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice"
# Samsung DeX
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# Extends your smartphone into a "desktop computing experience".
# Concretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.
# Only works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.easyMover"
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# Samsung Smart Switch Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover)
# Allows you to easily transfer content (contacts, photos, music, notes, etc.) to a new Samsung Galaxy device.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smart-switch/
# https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Switch
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent"
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# Smart Switch Agent
# Needed to use Smart Switch. See above.
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"com.sec.android.easyonehand"
# Samsung Easy One Hand mode
# Allows you to temporarily scale down the display size of your screen for easier control of your phone with just one hand.
# https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/using-one-handed-mode/
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.sec.android.fido.uaf.asm"
# Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.
# https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
# https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
#
# The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device
# to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition. .
# https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps
#
# The UAF Authenticator-Specific Module (ASM) is a software interface on top of UAF authenticators which gives a standardized way for FIDO UAF clients
# to detect and access the functionality of UAF authenticators and hides internal communication complexity from FIDO UAF Client.
# Source : https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-uaf-v1.0-ps-20141208/fido-uaf-asm-api-v1.0-ps-20141208.html
#
# Safe to remove if you don't use password-less authentification to access online servics
"com.sec.android.fido.uaf.client"
# Fido UAF client. It's a layer that connects authenticator and RP (the application owner) and ensures validity of the connection.
# So it can be browser, desktop application, mobile application, platform(i.e. android/ios).
# See above
#
# Safe to remove if you don't use password-less authentification to acess online servics
2020-06-16 01:05:46 +12:00
"com.sec.android.game.gamehome"
# Samsung Game launcher
# Centralizes all your android games. This app can track all your games, how many hours you've spent playing each one, and which genres you play the most.
# Recommends games based on your profile.
# https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004906980?appId=com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung My Emoji Stickers
# Let you turn yourself into an emoji. Woah ! What an incredible feature...
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078920/
"com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor"
# 360 Photo Editor
# Lets you edit the 360-degree photos you took.
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.sec.android.preloadinstaller"
# Very shady apk. According to if you're chinese or not, Samsung mount an hidden partition during the first boot and install some apps.
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1046689524691218432#m
# Archive : https://web.archive.org/web/20200107110205/https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1046689524691218432
"com.sec.android.providers.security" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Provider (handles access) for certain security policies
# It seems to provide access to a password database but I don't know under what circumstances this database is used.
# This provider is only usable by Samsung apps
# I see a com.android.security.PASSWORD_EXPIRED intent filter in the AndroidManifest so my guess is it handles password policies.
# Typically, a policy that could force user to change their password after a certain amount of time.
# This is mainly useful for enterprises.
"com.sec.android.provider.snote"
# Content provider for S Note (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-notes/).
# REMINDER : Content providers help an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps,
# and provide a way to share data with other apps. They encapsulate the data, and provide mechanisms for defining data security
# Source : https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
"com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp"
# Service mode RIL hidden app. Used for debug and diagnostics
# dial *#0011# for modem connectivity info, *#9090# for diagnostics control
#
# RIL means Radio Interface Layer. It's the bridge between Android phone framework services and the hardware.
# https://wladimir-tm4pda.github.io/porting/telephony.html
# https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11111067/how-does-modem-code-talk-to-android-code
# Samsung RIL is a add on from Samsung : Modem <=> Linux kernel <=> libsamsung-ipc <=> Samsung-RIL <=> Android framework <=> Android applications
2020-01-10 10:20:05 +13:00
"com.sec.android.service.health"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Health Service
# Needed for Samsung Health (com.sec.android.app.shealth)
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"com.sec.android.sidesync30"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# SideSync (discontinued)
# Lets you share the screen and data between your PC and mobile device.
# Receive alarms of your phone through PC and use various features of your phone on the computer.
# https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/side-sync/
"com.sec.android.splitsound"
# SplitSoundService
# Provides ability to play music on the smartphone and an external speaker at the same time
# https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-separate-app-sound/
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# UIBC (User input back channel)
# Allows users to experience the dual monitor function, with the keyboard and mouse having the ability to control your smartphone device.
# Either discontinued (for the benefit of Smart View : com.samsung.android.smartmirroring) or related to Smart View.
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Memo widget (was replaced by Samsung Note : com.samsung.android.app.notes)
# Partnership with 3-party DIOTEK : https://www.diotek.co.kr/
"com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Favourite Contacts widget
# Lets you add favorite contacts to home screen
# https://www.samsung.com/au/getstarted/advanced/create-favourite-contacts-on-your-home-screen/
# Is it only usable when enabling the "simple use" senior mode?
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Galaxy Essential widget
# Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps.
# From the Galaxy Essentials widget you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.
# https://www.samsung.com/my/support/mobile-devices/what-is-galaxy-essentials-and-how-can-i-add-or-remove-it-from-my-smartphone-home-screen/
"com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual"
# User Manual
# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077583/
"com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier"
# RilNotifier
# Debug app for the RIL
# See "com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp"
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.bcservice"
# Broadcast Service
# Diagnostic/debug hidden app. TCP dump.
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.sec.downloadablekeystore"
# Keystore is a secure place provided by Android to store cryptographic keys and make it more difficult to extract from the device.
# This package is used by enterprise to update certificates on the device.
# NOTE : It allow IT admins to install certificates while the device is still locked.
# This means certificates can be silently installed into a keystore without any interaction from the device-user.
# It uses the KNOX TIMA (Named Trust-zone-based Integrity Measurement Architecture) that allows storage of keys in the container for certificate signing using the TrustZone hardware platform.[16]
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-the-knox-tima-ccm.htm
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/client-certificate-manager.htm
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# KNOX Attestation
# Lets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms"
# Knox Enrollment Service
# mdm = mobile device management = software used by an IT department to monitor employees' mobile devices.
# Used to enroll/register a large number of phones to the KNOX MDM service
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/knox-mobile-enrollment/enroll-your-devices.htm
# FYI : https://blog.quarkslab.com/abusing-samsung-knox-to-remotely-install-a-malicious-application-story-of-a-half-patched-vulnerability.html
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# KNOX shared device keyguard.
# Knox Configure Shared Device feature enables multiple users to access the same device without sharing data across multiple devices.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/KC-Getting-Started/Content/about-shared-device.htm
"com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin"
# Entreprise Sim Pin Service
# I couldn't find information about this package. No permissions asked. It's quite strange.
#
# Mobile device management (MDM) is a type of security software used by an IT department to monitor employees' mobile devices.
# KNOX-dependent.
# https://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn"
# Entreprise VPN service
# I couldn't find information about this package. No permissions asked too.
# See above for MDM signification
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.epdgtestapp"
# Test app for ePDG (see com.sec.epdg)
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.everglades"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Hub (discontinued)
# It was a cloud-based music service launched by Samsung. It allowed users to listen to music from a variety of Samsung devices
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Music_Hub
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.everglades.update"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# SamsungHub Updater (discontinued - See above)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.factory"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Device Test app
# Diagnostic hidden app.
"com.sec.factory.camera"
# Camera Test (dial *#34971539# to open CameraFirmware Standard)
"com.sec.factory.iris.usercamera"
# Camera Iris User Test (by dialing *#0*#)
"com.sec.hiddenmenu"
# IOTHiddenMenu
# Hidden menu used to access other hidden debug apps (those accessible with a secret code)
2020-01-12 07:20:13 +13:00
"com.sec.imslogger"
# IMS Logger provide logging optins.
# Security flaw : https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1115889065285562368
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.kidsplat.installer"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Kids Mode (replaced by Kids Home : com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller)
# Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/kids-mode/)
# Lets you shape a safe environment for your child to happily explore and connect with the world.
# NOTE : You shouldn't give your phone to a child. That bad !
# https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.bluetooth"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# KNOX bluetooth
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/bluetooth.htm
# NOTE : This not affect regular bluetooth.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.bridge"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Debug Bridge ?
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.containeragent2"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Knox Container (v2 ?)
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/whitepapers/knox-platform/app-container.htm
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.foldercontainer"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Needed by KNOX Secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# KNOX SetupWizardClien
# The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
# It's the setup for Samsung KNOX services.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.packageverifier"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# KNOX Verifier
# Used to scan nstalled packages
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.shortcutsms"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Knox shortcut to switch to workspace
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/workspace-shortcuts.htm
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.knox.switcher"
"com.sec.knox.switchknoxI"
"com.sec.knox.switchknoxII"
# Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personnal profile.
# It also manage data sharing between them.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.location.nsflp2"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Location
# I just know this doesn't impact on GPS stuff.
# It seems to be only used along samsung apps.
"com.sec.mldapchecker"
# MLDAP log. Still a big thing to explain.
# LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol; I don't know what the M means. Mobile ?) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry standard application
# protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP network.
#
# Directory service refers to the collection of software, hardware, and processes that store and organize everyday items and network resources
# (folders, files, printers, users, groups, devices, telephone numbers...)
# It looks like a database but it's different.
# The thing that Directory service excels at is fast lookups for rarely changing data (email, username etc...)
# Differences between database and Directory Service : https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/directory-services-vs-rdbms/
#
# LDAP uses a relatively simple, string-based query to extract information from Active Directory. LDAP can store and extract objects such as usernames
# and passwords in Active Directory, and share that object data throughout a network.
# Example of LDAP usage : https://stackoverflow.com/questions/239385/what-is-ldap-used-for/592339
#
# I don't know why and how Samsung uses LDAP. This package, according to its name only does logging.
"com.sec.modem.settings"
# Name : SilentLogging
# This package runs at startup and logs things (related to the modem ?). Seems Pretty shady to me (I don't like its orwellian name).
"com.sec.phone"
# A another test/debug app used to test the proper functioning of phone calls.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.readershub"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Books (discontinued)
# All-in-one e-Reading solution that offers instant access to thousands of e-reading contents.
"com.sec.smartcard.manager"
# Smart Card Manager
# Smart Card enables communication with Secure Elements (SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card...)
# This packages seems to be Samsung implemnentation.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.spp.push"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung Push Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.spp.push)
# Provide updates and notifications for services exclusive to Samsung..
# https://www.samsunggeeks.com/2015/10/25/what-is-the-samsung-push-service/
"com.sec.sve"
# SecVideoEngineService is arguably a Samsung video engine service (handle enconding/decoding ?) for displaying video trough Samsung apps.
# 3 permissions : RECORD_AUDIO, CAMERA, INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
# Safe to remove.
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.sec.yosemite.phone"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Samsung WatchON (discontinued)
# It was a service allowing you to view programming information on the TV and choose programs directly from the phone.
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_WatchON
"com.skms.android.agent"
# Samsung KMS agent service a client application for Android devices to support eSE-based (embedded secure element) mobile-NFC Services.
# https://developer.samsung.com/ese/overview.html
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# KMS = Key Management System
# KNOX feature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Knox)
"com.sec.usbsettings"
# USBSettings
# Hidden settings. Lets you choose from ADB, MTP, RNDIS, ACM, DM (dial *#0808# to open)
# Runs at startup
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.monotype.android.font.samsungone"
# Samsung One font
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.vlingo.midas"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Old Samsung Voice app (for voice recognition)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"com.wsomacp"
# omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Configuration messages parser. Used for provisioning APN settings to Samsung devices via SMS
# In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages.
# Maybe it's useful if carriers change their APN. But you still can change the config manually, it's not difficult.
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Keep in mind these special types of SMS can be abused :
# https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/advanced-sms-phishing-attacks-against-modern-android-based-smartphones/
# https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-huawei-lg-and-sony-phones-vulnerable-to-rogue-provisioning-messages/
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
"com.wssnps"
# Samsung Backup and restore Manager (on Samsung Galaxy S7)
# Was replaced by "com.sec.android.easyMover" (Samsung Smart Switch Mover)
2020-01-10 03:23:21 +13:00
"tv.peel.samsung.app"
2020-01-11 13:24:25 +13:00
# Peel Smart Remote (WatchON)
# Application is an application that turns your smart phone or tablet into a TV remote.
# The app uses the IR Blaster of your device, so devices not equipped with that feature will not be able to use all of Peel Smart Remote's functions.
# https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-peel-smart-remote-application/
######################### ADVANCED DEBLOAT #########################
#"com.osp.app.signin"
# Samsung Account app
# Lots of trackers in this app.
# Has a huge list of permissions. It is an essential app for a lot of samsung apps (which will be removed with the default selection in this list)
# Settings apps will crash if removed on Android 11/OneUI 3.0 (https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/39)
# This issue happens only if you are running Android 11. If not, you can can (and should) remove this package!
#"com.policydm"
# Samsung security policy update (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.policydm)
# Updatable policy files designed to increase android security and detect malicious behaviour.
# Has nothing to do with OTA updates or Android Security patches.
# Can be removed without issue (https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/15)
# See "com.samsung.android.spdclient" for more information.
#"com.samsung.advp.imssettings"
# Needed for VoLTE, a standard for high-speed wireless communication (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE)
# IMS id an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over IP.
# NOTE: this package could be needed for messaging apps that sends SMS/RCS code to verify your phone number (see issue #17)
#"com.samsung.accessibility"
# Accessibility settings (useful for apps creating virtual buttons such as a pie-menu)
# Weirdly, removing this package can cause a bootloop if you set a lock code on your phone. (see issue #20)
#"com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare"
# Wi-Fi Direct
# Allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.
# https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/connecting-devices-via-wifi-direct/
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct
#"com.samsung.android.app.amcagent" # [NEED MORE INFO] [NEED APK]
# Advanced Management Console Agent
# Entreprise feature I guess.
#"com.samsung.android.app.aodservice"
# Always On Display (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.aodservice&hl=en)
# Displays stuff when the screen is off (useless) but also handles the clock on the lockscreen.
#"com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# S Finder is a search application that allows you to find what you want in an instant by searching the content on your
# Galaxy smartphone and on the web as well. (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-finder/)
# NOTE : Removing this seems to also remove the search bar in the settings and the dialer. Can someone confirm?
#"com.samsung.android.app.motionpanoramaviewer"
# Motion panorama viewer
# Let you see the result of a motion panorama
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/
#"com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer"
# Selfie panorama viewer
# Let you see the result of a selfie motion panorama
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/
#"com.samsung.android.app.smartcapture"
# Samsung screenshot
#"com.sec.android.app.soundalive"
# Responsible for Dobly Atmos and other pre-programmed equalizer stuff (accessible from the Settings app)
# Needed by Adapt Sound (com.sec.hearingadjust) which a pretty useful but little known feature.
#"com.samsung.android.mcfserver" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung Multi Connectivity (starting from Galaxy S20)
# See https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/12
#"com.samsung.app.newtrim"
# Samsung Video trimmer
# Lets you quickly trim video files (from the gallery “Edit -> Studio -> Video Trimmer”)
#"com.sec.epdg"
# Huh... that's hard to explain quickly. Let's try :
# First you need to know that there is a standards organization which develops protocols for mobile telephony called 3GPP (mobile network : 2G/3G/4G/5G).
# RAT (physical connection method to a wireless communication network) non specified by the 3GPP is called non-3GPP. RAT Wifi is non-3GPP.
#
# ePDG means Evolved Packet Data Gateway. The main role of the ePDG is to provide security mechanisms such as IPsec tunnelling of connections
# with the device over an untrusted non-3GPP access. It is mainly use for VoWifi (Voice over wifi).
# For further information :
# - https://www.3gpp.org/technologies/keywords-acronyms/100-the-evolved-packet-core
# - https://www.aptilo.com/solutions/mobile-data-offloading/3gpp-wifi-access/
# - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Architecture_Evolution#Evolved_Packet_Core_(EPC)
#
# Safe to remove if not using VoWifi.
#"com.samsung.android.app.multiwindow" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Provides manifestly the ability to display multiple apps on the screen (at the same time)
# Can someone test?
#"com.samsung.android.bio.face.service"
# Handle Face recognition unlock
# https://kp-cdn.samsungknox.com/b60a7f0f59df8f466e8054f783fbbfe2.pdf
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#"com.samsung.android.biometrics"
# Provide biometric support
#"com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting"
# Biometric settings
#"com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter"
# Blue ligth filter
# You should use it, it's great
#"com.samsung.android.contacts"
#"com.samsung.android.app.contacts"
# Samsung contacts app
# Safe to debloat if you use another contacts app
# NOTE : If you do, you will no longer be able to access Contacts from the Samsung dialer app.
#"com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service"
# Fingerprint service
#"com.samsung.android.lool" # Device maintenance
# Samsung Device Care (phone optimizer) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.lool)
# This package phone home (China, Qihoo 360)
# The clean feature (in storage setting) is provided by Qihoo 360 which is a shady company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qihoo_360)
# https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/ektg8u/chinese_spyware_preinstalled_on_all_samsung/
# https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/048ead2be8d18bbe2b05651380069b3740dd05703e9bd66630da986026518398/details
# NOTE : If you don't want to delete this package, at least use a firewall (Netguard/AfWall+) to block internet access
#"com.samsung.android.messaging"
# Samsung Messaging app
#"com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider"
# One more package related to camera stickers.
# DO NOT REMOVE THIS IF YOU USE STOCK CAMERA (Samsung camera-app closes after about 4s!)
# adb shell 'pm disable-user com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider' can be used as a workaround if you want to stop this running in the background.
#"com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung Device security for the Smart Manager app using McAfee antivirus engine.
# This is the antivirus in Settings -> Device care -> Security
# Privacy nightmare (holy moly there is a LOT of permissions!) for a bit of security.
# https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200
# ARCHIVE : https://web.archive.org/web/20200607140002/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200
#
# There is always a trade-off between security and privacy.
# Some people reported that without this package they weren't able to install apps anymore BUT I personnally removed this and
# I still can install apps.
# I think (but I'm not sure at all) that you can remove this safely if you also remove com.samsung.aasaservice and com.samsung.android.sm
#"com.samsung.android.server.iris"
# Provides iris recognition feature
#"com.samsung.android.smartfitting"
# Smart Fitting Service
# Adapt the size/ratio of the screen. Automatic mode is default but there is a manual mode
# https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s8-s8-plus-what-is-the-smart-fitting-display-for-vod-games/
#"com.samsung.android.spdclient"
# Security policy updates (part of KNOX)
# Updates the SELinux policies according to Security Enhancements for Android (SE for Android)
# There are privacy implications to the data collected by Samsung
# https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/161190/does-samsungs-security-enhancements-for-android-offer-anything-for-consumers
# Not mandatory if you know what you are doing and if you don't install software from unknown sources.
# Needs confirmation but removing this package could change SELinux mode (enforcing by default)
# https://source.android.com/security/selinux
#"com.samsung.android.tadownloader"
# Seems to check if a trusted application needs an update and download it.
# This package probably do more than that. There is a LOT of lines of code (obfuscated obviously)
# It was used to push an update to fix a security issue with the fingerprint sensor in 2019.
# https://libredd.it/r/galaxys10/comments/bcy93f/adb_how_to_get_the_fingerprint_update_pushed_to/
# Seems to be only used for biometrics stuff
# There is Samsung analytics inside. You may want to remove it if you don't use biometrics authentification.
#"com.samsung.android.tapack.authfw" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# AuthFw TaPack
# Authentification Framework for Trusted Application? (don't know what 'Pack' could mean)
# Hard to know what this app really do. Seems to be an assets provider used by com.samsung.android.tadownloader
#"com.samsung.android.video"
# Samsung Video Player
# https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000003980724?appId=com.samsung.android.video
#"com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res"
# Backup your launcher/lockscreen wallapaper and load this backup instead of the original file in case you delete it.
#"com.samsung.app.slowmotion"
# Slowmotion mode in camera app
#"com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc"
# Do something related to Country Specific Code (CSC). Maybe it only let you change your CSC
# Every Android device from Samsung has a folder called CSC.
# This folder contains some XML files that keep the configuration codes for the country and carrier-based customization options.
# Maybe it's safe to remove if you'll never change your CSC but it needs testing and I lack time for this.
# (I already have plenty of other packages uninstallation to test)
#"com.samsung.upsmtheme"
# Handle the theme of UPSM (Ultra Power Saving Mode)
# Safe to remove
#"com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice"
# Clipboard Save service save all the content you saved in the clipboard (clipboard history)
# If you remove this you will still be able to copy/cust/past but a new content in clipboard will replace the current content.
# In short : there will no longer be a history.
#"com.samsung.cmh" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# CMH Provider is a dependency for the the samsung gallery app. This pacakge asks for a lot of permissions.
# It seems to be be used for cloud and story stuff in the gallery and also seems needed for content recognition.
# Has the same shared user id than com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl
#
# NOTE : On some phone models, deleting this package can also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.
# Seems to trigger com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl when needed.
#"com.samsung.dcmservice" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Hard to find what it really does but I do know what DCM is in telecommunication. It means Dual Carrier Modulation.
# To stay simple, we use signal modulation to transfer information. DCM can be seen as an enhancement to conventional QPSK modulation
# that expand the coverage and robustness of an outdoor hotspot.
# https://www.ekahau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Webinar-slides-802.11ax-Sneak-Peek-%E2%80%93-The-Next-Generation-Wi-Fi.pdf
# Not a good idea to remove this unless it only impacts samsung apps. Need testing.
#"com.samsung.sdm"
# Handles OTA system Updates.
#"com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Lets you view installed updates?
#"com.samsung.SMT"
# Samsung TTS (Text-to-speech)
# Works with applications such as S Voice; translation apps, GPS that require Text-To-Speech (TTS) functionality and reads back text
# https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.SMT
#"com.samsung.tmowfc.wfccontroller"
#"com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref"
# Wifi Calling for T-mobile clients only! (tmowfc = t-mobile only wifi calling)
# Lets you call or text on Wi-Fi networks with your T-Mobile phone number
# https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/wi-fi-calling-from-t-mobile
# VoLTE/IMS is needed for this to work (see com.sec.imsservice)
#"com.samsung.android.app.dofviewer"
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# Live focus
# Allows you to adjust the level of background blur in the camera app.
# From the Samsung Gallery, you can also select from a range of background blur shapes to add characters and shapes to a photo.
# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-focus/
#"com.sec.android.app.fm"
#Samsung Radio
#Listen to FM radio stations
#"com.sec.android.app.launcher"
# Samsung One UI Home launcher (homescreen) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.launcher)
# It is samsung Touchwiz default launcher
# DO NOT REMOVE THIS IF YOU DON'T USE ANOTHER LAUNCHER !
#"com.sec.android.app.clockpackage"
# Samsung clock
#"com.sec.android.app.myfiles"
# Samsung file manager app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.myfiles)
#"com.sec.android.app.personalization" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Without a doubt this package is involved in personalization of something but tt's hard to find what.
# 2 permissions : READ_PHONE_STATE and CHANGE_PHONE_STATE
#"com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator"
# Samsung calculator app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator)
#"com.sec.android.emergencylauncher"
# Samsung Launcher when in emergency mode.
# Here, emergency = low battery
# See below
#"com.sec.android.app.ve"
#"com.sec.android.app.vepreload"
# Samsung video editor
# Lets you add add transitions, music, stickers and text to your videos. You can also change the speed of the action,
# or even add filters to switch up the mood of your videos.
#"com.sec.android.app.ve.vebgm"
# Needed if you want to add a background music to your videos from the samsung video editor
#"com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta"
# Samsung Keyboard Neural Beta
# Smarter Samsung Keyboard with better predictition/suggestion (using deep learning)
# https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004170688?appId=com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta
#"com.sec.android.emergencymode.service"
# Emergency mode enables you to extend your devices standby time when you are in an emergency situation and you want your device to
# conserve power for as long as possible. When this mode is activated, the screens brightness will decrease and some of
# the device's functionality will be limited in order to conserve your battery's charge. The home screen will be changed to a black theme
# to reduce battery consumption.
# It is NOT related to SOS messages/911.
# https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-emergency-mode/
#"com.sec.android.gallery3d"
# Samsung Gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.gallery3d)
# Note: Samsung Gallery is a dependency for the camera so it's not a good idea to delete it.
# Note : Good to know. When the original version of the image is deleted, the copy of it within the com.sec.android.gallery3d folder is not removed.
# https://athenaforensics.co.uk/com-sec-android-gallery3d-mobile-phone-forensics/
# NOTE : Deleting this package will also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.
#"com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view"
# Let you see panoramic photos in the samsung Gallery.
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#"com.sec.android.inputmethod"
#"com.samsung.android.honeyboard" # New default keyboard on newer Samsung phones
# Samsung keyboard
# WARNING: do NOT remove the samsung keyboard if you don't have another keyboard with direct boot mode support or
# you'll be stuck at boot (no keyboard to unlock the phone)
# https://developer.android.com/training/articles/direct-boot
# FYI: Simple Keyboard and OpenBoard are 2 FOSS keyboard with direct boot support
# https://f-droid.org/packages/org.dslul.openboard.inputmethod.latin/
# https://f-droid.org/packages/rkr.simplekeyboard.inputmethod/
# WARNING: Do NOT remove this package with root if it wasn't first uninstalled with the non-root method.
#"com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching"
# Samsung Photo Editor
# Disabling this will disable the inbuilt photo editor accessed via the stock gallery.
# Safe to remove if you don't use Samsung gallery.
#"com.sec.android.ofviewer"
# Samsung selective focus camera mode.
# Safe to remove (but it's pretty useful)
#"com.sec.android.provider.badge"
# Provider for the notification badges (which are not very useful IMHO)
# Provide a way for apps to use notifications badges.
# https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/what-is-app-icon-badge/
#"com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode"
# Provider for emergency mode (com.sec.android.emergencylauncher)
# Reminder : Content providers help an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps,
# and provide a way to share data with other apps.
# Source : https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
#"com.sec.android.sdhms" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Samsung Device Health Manager Service
# Battery estimation service for Samsung Care/Device maintenance (com.samsung.android.lool)
# There is some weird stuff in the java code. I don't understand why there is a need to parse torrent files for instance
# or why there is a string "googleapis.com/drive"
# https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference
#"com.sec.android.soagent"
# SOAgent
# Responsible for checking software/security OTA updates, readying, alerting the user and downloading such updates
# Software update, works along "com.wssyncmldm"
#"com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2"
# Samsung Wallpaper. Needed to set a wallpaper on the launcher.
# Note : it is technically possible to change the wallpaper and then delete this package.
# Used wallpaper are stored in /data/data/com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2/
#"com.sec.imsservice"
# This service allows calls and text messages to be delivered via an IP network (Volte/VoIP/Wifi calling). Video calling are obviously also concerned.
# Note : Samsung Dialer will crash if you delete this package and have wifi-calling activated in the Dialer's settings.
# May be unsafe to uninstall it. I need some more testing.
#"com.sec.automation"
# Tethering Automation enable sharing phone internet to the PC with a usb cable.
# Safe to remove (but it's a useful feature)
#"com.sec.hearingadjust"
# Samsung Adapt Sound
# Configures a sound profile according to your ears.
# Improve audio experience in the end (even with headphones)
# https://www.howtogeek.com/316375/how-to-use-adapt-sound-on-the-galaxy-s7-and-s8-for-better-sound-quality/
#
# Settings > Sound and vibration > Sound Quality and effects > Adapt Sound
# NOTE : com.sec.android.app.soundalive is needed
#"com.sec.ims" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# IMS is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (Volte/VoIP/Wifi calling).
# Don't really know the difference with com.sec.imsservice. Anyway, there is obviously strong interactions between them.
# May be unsafe to uninstall it. I need some more testing.
#"com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp"
# Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM.
# See com.sec.vsimservice
# Uses IMS service
#"com.sec.vsimservice"
# VSim Service
# Lets you use a virtual sim
# https://www.quora.com/What-is-VSIM-virtual-SIM-technology
# Has a LOT of permissions (and involving IMS service)
# Run at startup.
# FYI : https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/223290/esim-vs-sim-card-what-is-more-secure
#"com.sec.vsim.ericssonnsds.webapp"
# NSDSWebApp.
# Virtual SIM is an application-enabled service that requires you to install an app to use a number.
# With this technology, it is possible for one to have numbers of different countries.
# Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) is needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM.
# NSDS allows connecting non sim devices to IMS core: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hemant-kumar-dewnarain-2b779679
# Language Pack for S-voice, the Samsung assistant (com.samsung.android.svoice)
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.en_US" # English (US)
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.es_US" # Spanish
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.fr_US" # French
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.de_US" # German
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.it_US" # Italian
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.ru_US" # Russian
#"com.sec.svoice.lang.it_GB" # English (GB)
#"com.wssyncmldm"
# Software update
# Fetch System OTA updates
# Works along with com.sec.android.soagent
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##################### YOU SHOULDN'T MESS WITH THEM (core packages and may cause bootloop) #####################
#"com.samsung.android.applock"
# Samsung App Lock
# Lets you lock your app (Settins > Advanced fuctions > App lock)
# You should lock your apps storing private data (provides data at rest encryption when your phone is locked)
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#"com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver"
# Samsung overlay of AOSP Settings. It has 39 permissions. Handles interactions with features controled by the settings.
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#"com.samsung.android.timezone.data_P" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
#"com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Stores timezone data?
#"com.samsung.android.timezone.updater"
#"com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O"
# Samsung Time Zone Updater
# Used to automatically detect appropriate timezone
# REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE
#"com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker"
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# Lets you select a sound for alarm/ringtone
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#"com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice"
# User interface for clipboard
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#"com.samsung.android.communicationservice"
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# Message Service.
# Needed for SMS/MMS communication
#"com.samsung.android.incallui"
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# UI when "being called/in call". It's basically the screen that shows you who is calling, lets you answer and hang up, switch to speaker, etc
#"com.samsung.android.MtpApplication"
# Samsung overlay for MTP. Talks to com.android.mtp
# Needed to access your phone from a computer.
#"com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider"
# FilterProvider dependency to Samsung Camera
# Provides access to filters (when you swipe right from the camera app)
# WARNING : Samsung camera will crash if this package is deleted.
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#"com.samsung.knox.keychain" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
# Knox Key Chain
# Allows apps to sign data using system-wide private key/certificate pairs.
# So, even though the Android Keystore provides per-app access to credentials, the Android KeyChain runs as a system user,
# and hence, credentials stored through the Android KeyChain are associated with the system ID instead of a user ID.
# https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm
# This is only useful for apps using the TIMA Keystore. The big question I'm trying to anwser is:
# Which are using this except Samsung apps? Can an android dev help on this?
#"com.samsung.networkui"
# User interface of the Mobile Network settings
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#"com.samsung.android.sm.policy" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
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# SPCM (Striped Phase Change Memory ?) client.
# It kills rarely used apps running in background.
# Surely linked to Smart Manager. I think it can have a very bad impact on battery performance if deleted. I'm testing.
#"com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr"
# SIM card manager.
# Contains configuration and settings for handling dual SIM (give a SIM an icon, a name, and so on)
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