#!/bin/bash declare -a samsung_bloat=( ##################### SAFE TO DEBLOAT (useless features) ##################### "com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel" # (Samsung-exclusive) # CNN Edge panel. Twitter trends, and news from CNN. "com.enhance.gameservice" # Legacy game Optimizing Service (was replaced by com.samsung.android.game.gos) # Is supposed to "improve" game performance. "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. # https://hiya.com/ # NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes spam blocking features # https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/09/many-robocall-blocking-apps-send-your-private-data-without-permission/ "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.mobeam.barcodeService" # 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.osp.app.signin" # Samsung Account app "com.samsung.aasaservice" # Sometimes, eat a LOT of battery. # Security policy apps (kind of things which prevents installation of applications) #"com.samsung.advp.imssettings" # Needed for VoLTE, a standard for high-speed wireless communication (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE) # I don't really know the role of this package. It is obiously related to IMS, an open industry standard for # voice and multimedia communications over IP. "com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare" # 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.aodservice" # Drain battery for nothing. # Always On Display (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.aodservice&hl=en) "com.samsung.android.app.appsedge" # 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 moment’s notice. "com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload" "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.facearavatar.preload" # Kid avatar stockers on Samsung camera ? (not sure) "com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge" # Clipboard edge panel "com.samsung.android.app.episodes" # 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" # 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) "com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder" # 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/) "com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer" #Name : Visual. photo virt. # Samsung Virtual Shot Viewer enable sharing virtual shot # Safe to remove if you don't want virtual photos. "com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover" "com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream" # 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 "com.samsung.android.app.memo" # Samsung Memo (was replaced by Samsung Notes app : com.samsung.android.app.notes) "com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo" # Mobile Hotspot # Is it linked to T-Mobile ? ("tmo" at the end of the package) # You can debloat this and still create hotspot. "com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink" # Used to connect your phone to a car in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation... # https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00048972/ #"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.news" # News Samsung app # Doesn't exist anymore ? "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.pinboard" # Samsung Scrapbook (discontinued) # https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-use-the-scrapbook-memo-feature-on-my-samsung-galaxy-note3/ "com.samsung.android.app.reminder" # 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. "com.samsung.android.app.routines" # Samsung bixby routines (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/bixby-routines/) # Automating actions triggered by context clues: location, time, or event "com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge" # Related to internet browser. For Galaxy Edge ? #"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.samsung.android.app.social" # I know this has been discontinued by Samsung but that it. # Surely a social app like Samsung Members (com.samsung.oh) "com.samsung.android.app.spage" # 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) "com.samsung.android.app.talkback" # Voice assistant. Accessibility feature # Can activate a Screen Reader to provide audible feedback to assist blind and low-vision users. "com.samsung.android.app.taskedge" # 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.vrsetupwizardstub" # 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. "com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager" # Samsung Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager) "com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub" # 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.aremoji" # AR Emoji mode for Samsung camera # https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/ar-emoji/ "com.samsung.android.asksmanager" # 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 "com.samsung.android.authfw" # 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/ "com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent" # BBCAgent. KNOX related. # Couldn't find more information about it. "com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider" # KNOX BBC Provider. # Couldn't find more information about it. "com.samsung.android.beaconmanager" # 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. "com.samsung.android.bixby.agent" # Bixby voice "com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy" # Bixby Voice Stub "com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction" "com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync" "com.samsung.android.bixby.service" # Bixby Service "com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput" "com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup" # Bixby voice wake-up "com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework" # BixbyVision Framework #"com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter" # Blue ligth filter # You should use it, it's great) "com.samsung.android.calendar" # Samsung Calendar App #"com.samsung.android.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.da.daagent" # Samsung dual messenger (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/dual-messenger/) # Allows you to use two separate accounts for the same app. "com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub" # Stub for car mode # REMINDER : Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java "com.samsung.android.easysetup" # Samsung Connect Easy Setup # Used to connect every Samsung device you have in your house. # Need "com.samsung.android.beaconmanager" to be useful. "com.samsung.android.email.provider" # Samsung email app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.email.provider) #"com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service" # Fingerprint service "com.samsung.android.game.gamehome" # Samsung Game Launcher # https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/game-launcher/ # All in one hub for mobiles games "com.samsung.android.game.gametools" # 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. "com.samsung.android.game.gos" # Samsung Game Optimizing Service # Is supposed to "improve" game performance. "com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin" # 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.hmt.vrshell" # Gear VR Shell # Gear VR : https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr "com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc" # Gear VR Service # See above. "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. "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. #"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.MtpApplication" # Samsung overlay for MTP. "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.mateagent" # 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.mdx" # Media & Devices feature # https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/media-and-device-feature/ "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.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.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.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.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 # Safe to remove "com.samsung.android.samsungpass" # Samsung Pass app # https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/ "com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill" # 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.shortcutbackupservice" # ShortcutBNR # Packages permissions suggest it is used for cloud backup. "com.samsung.android.sm" # Smart Manager # I don't understand why I have this package because I don't have Smart Manager # https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/samsung-services-dialling-home-to-china-t3894033 # Safe to remove ? # 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 "com.samsung.android.sconnect" # 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/ "com.samsung.android.securitylogagent" # 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. "com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing" # 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.service.peoplestripe" # People Edge # 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. "com.samsung.android.service.travel" # Samsung Travel Wallpaper (discontinued) "com.samsung.android.smartmirroring" # 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.spay" # 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. "com.samsung.android.spayfw" # Samsung Pay Framework needed for Samsung Pay # See above "com.samsung.android.spdfnote" # 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. "com.samsung.android.ststub" # 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.svoice" # 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.tripwidget" # Discontinued package (used in Galaxy S4) handling trip wallpaper widget. "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.svcagent" # Impossible to know what this system app does. It has full access to internet network anyway. # Safe to remove "com.samsung.android.themecenter" # Samsung theme center # Run at startup and enable you to download theme from samsung # Safe to remove #"com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O" # Time Zone Update used to automatically detect appropriate timezone # If you delete this you'll still be able to select the timezone manually. # Safe to remove (but not recommanded) "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.voicewakeup" # Voice wake-up for using Bixby # https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00080448/ "com.samsung.android.weather" # Samsung Weather "com.samsung.android.wellbeing" # Digital Welbeing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing) # 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. "com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance" # Samsung Finance provided by Yahoo "com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport" # Samsung Sport provided by Yahoo #"com.samsung.app.slowmotion" # Slowmotion mode in camera app #"com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice" # Clipboard Save service save all the content you saved in the clipboard # Safe to remove if you really want #"com.samsung.cmh" # 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. # NOTE : Deleting this package will also prevent to preview photos from the camera app. # Safe to remove if you don't use stock Gallery. "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.desktopsystemui" # Samsung DEX UI # Extends your smartphone into a "desktop computing experience". # https://developer.samsung.com/samsung-dex/how-it-works #"com.samsung.dcmservice" # Hard to find what it really does but I do know what is DCM in telecommunication. It's mean 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. I will test. "com.samsung.ecomm" # 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.groupcast" # 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/ "com.samsung.helphub" # 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" # Name and permissions of this package suggest that it is used by Galaxy Finder to seek stuff on the web. ### KNOX ### # 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 "com.samsung.klmsagent" # Part of KNOX. Don't know more "com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent" # Knox Quick Access allows users to access the Knox Workspace container using wearables such as the Galaxy Gear S2. "com.samsung.knox.kss" # Knox Keyguard. Not much more information "com.samsung.knox.securefolder" # 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 # but rather from a key stored in the hardware that is set in the factory. "com.samsung.mdl.radio" # 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 My Little Poney..... xD # MPL means Mobile Location Protocol. # From wikipédia : The purpose of this technology is to define a simple and secure access method that allows mobile application # to query location information from a wireless network, regardless of its underlying network technology and positioning methods. # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Location_Protocol # As it's a samsung package there is big chances that it only serve Samsung stuff. # I'm testing if it's safe to remove (January 2020) "com.samsung.oh" # 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/ "com.samsung.safetyinformation" # Safety information for the hardware ? #"com.samsung.sdm" # System Updates. Need to investigate. It seems useless and I don't have this package on my phone. #"com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer" # Related System Updates. Need to investigate. It seems useless and I don't have this package on my phone. #"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.SMT" # Samsung TTS (Text-to-speech) # Seems discontinued. "com.samsung.svoice.sync" # Samsung Voice service "com.samsung.systemui.bixby" "com.samsung.systemui.bixby2" # System UI for Bixby/Bixby2 "com.samsung.tmovvm" # Samsung Visual Voicemail # 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 is chances that it verify some files on boot. If theses files are not verified # 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.upsmtheme" # Handle the theme of UPSM (Ultra Power Saving Mode) # Safe to remove "com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform" # 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/ "com.samsung.vvm" # Samsung Voicemail # 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.sec.allsharecastplayer" # 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 # Handle motion photos # https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-photo/ "com.sec.android.app.applinker" # I don't know what it is but it seems pretty useless to me ! # It surely help samsung apps to comunicate beetwen them. "com.sec.android.app.billing" # Samsung billing # 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.dictionary" # Samsung Dictionary is is an app that enables you to manage all the dictionaries stored on your Samsung device. "com.sec.android.app.gamehub" # 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.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.magnifier" # 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. #"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.mt" # 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/ "com.sec.android.app.ocr" # 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.personalization" # Without a doubt this package is involved in personalization of something but It'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.app.quicktool" # 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.samsungapps" # 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) #"com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr" # Samsung SIM Mananger provide settings when dual SIM cards "com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard" # 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.shealth" # 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 "com.sec.android.app.sns3" # 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.translator" # Samsung Translater (S Translater) # https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/what-is-s-translator-and-how-does-it-work/ "com.sec.android.app.voicenote" # Samsung Voice recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.voicenote) "com.sec.android.app.withtv" # 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.AutoPreconfig" # Auto Preconfig # Tells you to format the device when sim from other country is used basically (won't let you use another one) "com.sec.android.cover.ledcover" # 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 "com.sec.android.daemonapp" # 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.desktopmode.uiservice" # Samsung DEX # Extends your smartphone into a "desktop computing experience". # https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/ "com.sec.android.easyMover" # 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 "com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent" # Smart Switch Agent # Needed to use Smart Switch. See above. "com.sec.android.easyonehand" # Samsung Easy One Hand mode (replaced by One Hand Operation + : com.samsung.android.sidegesturepad) #"com.sec.android.emergencylauncher" # Samsung Launcher when in emergency mode. # Here, emergency = low battery # See below #"com.sec.android.emergencymode.service" # Emergency mode enables you to extend your device’s 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 screen’s 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.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 #"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. "com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers" # Samsung My Emoji Stickers # Let you turn yourself into an emoji. Who What an incredible feature... # https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078920/ #"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.preloadinstaller" # Very shady apk. According to if you're chinese or not, Samsung mount an hidden partition during the first boot and install somes apps. # https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1046689524691218432#m # Archive : https://web.archive.org/web/20200107110205/https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1046689524691218432 #"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. 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.service.health" # Samsung Health Service # Needed for Samsung Health (com.sec.android.app.shealth) "com.sec.android.sidesync30" # 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.uibcvirtualsoftkey" # 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. #"com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2" # Samsung Wallpaper. Needed for choosing a wallpaper. # 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.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo" # 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" # 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/ "com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps" # 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.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.bcservice" # Apparently it is related to HD call but no effect if deleted. "com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation" # KNOX Attestation # Lets you check the health of a Samsung Android device, # https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-attestation/index.htm "com.sec.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard" # 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. # # IMO this package is related to KNOX. The term "entreprise" in the package name strengthens me in my view. # Maybe it is related : https://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management "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 #"com.sec.epdg" # Huh... that 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.sec.epdgtestapp" # Test app for EPDG "com.sec.everglades" # 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 "com.sec.everglades.update" # SamsungHub Updater (discontinued - See above) "com.sec.factory" # Device Test app # I didn't find any information about this app. Safe to remove anyawy. #"com.sec.ims" # 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.imslogger" # IMS Logger provide logging optins. # Security flaw : https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1115889065285562368 #"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.kidsplat.installer" # 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 "com.sec.knox.bluetooth" # KNOX bluetooth # https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/bluetooth.htm # NOTE : This not affect regular bluetooth. "com.sec.knox.bridge" # Debug Bridge ? "com.sec.knox.containeragent2" # Samsung Knox Container (v2 ?) # https://docs.samsungknox.com/whitepapers/knox-platform/app-container.htm "com.sec.knox.foldercontainer" # Needed by KNOX Secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder) "com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient" # 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. "com.sec.knox.packageverifier" # KNOX Verifier # Used to scan nstalled packages "com.sec.knox.shortcutsms" # Knox shortcut to switch to workspace # https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/workspace-shortcuts.htm "com.sec.knox.switcher" "com.sec.knox.switchknoxI" "com.sec.knox.switchknoxII" # I didn't find any information about these packages. "com.sec.location.nsflp2" # 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.readershub" # Samsung Books (discontinued) # All-in-one e-Reading solution that offers instant access to thousands of e-reading contents. "com.sec.spp.push" # 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. #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.sec.vsimservice" # VSim Service # Something related to virtual SIM. I didn't find what Samsung does with this. # https://www.quora.com/What-is-VSIM-virtual-SIM-technology # Has a LOT of permissions (and involving IMS service) # Interact with VoWifi stuff and can receive messages from Google Cloud Messaging. # Run at startup. "com.sec.yosemite.phone" # 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 # KMS = Key Management System # KNOX feature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Knox) #"com.trustonic.tuiservice" # The tuiService (Trusted User Interface) is a new security layer implemented by Trustonic. # Allows a Trusted Application to interact directly with the user via a common display and touch screen, completely isolated from the main device OS. # Seems like a good idea but it's closed source. I also don't see any real applications. Does dev uses *this* API ? # Google implement their own stuff in Android Pie : https://android-developers.googleblog.com/search/label/Trusted%20User%20Interface # https://www.trustonic.com/news/blog/benefits-trusted-user-interface/ # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_execution_environment "com.sec.usbsettings" # USB Settings seems to manage preferences and permissions for USB devices. # Run at startup "com.vlingo.midas" # Old Samsung Voice app (for voice recognition) "com.wsomacp" # omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA). # 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. I'm pretty sure that in France this package is useless. # Maybe it's useful if carriers change their APN. But you still can change it manually, it's not difficult. # Keep in mind these special types of SMS can be abused : # https://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html # https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.htm "tv.peel.samsung.app" # 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/ ) ##################### DO NOT REMOVE THIS (will prevent core stuff to work) ##################### "com.policydm" # Samsung security policy update. I don't have this package and I'm not sure if it is really necessary. # Can someone disable it and test if he/she still receives security updates ? # https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/security-policy-updates/ "com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver" # Samsung overlay of AOSP Settings. It has 39 permissions. I guess it handle interactions with features controled by the settings. "com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker" # Let you select a sound for alarm/ringtone "com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice" # User interface for clipboard "com.samsung.android.communicationservice" # Message Service. # Needed for SMS/MMS communication "com.samsung.android.incallui" # 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.provider.filterprovider" # FilterProvider dependency to Samsung Camera # It provide access to filters (when you swipe right from the camera app) # WARNING : Samsung camera will crash if this package is deleted. "com.samsung.networkui" # User interface of Mobile Network settings "com.samsung.android.sm.policy" # 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.RilServiceModeApp" # Samsung RIL. 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 "com.sec.android.inputmethod" # Samsung keyboard # Note : used for unlocking the phone after a reboot. Third-parties keyboards cannot be used here. # DO NOT REMOVE THIS. NEVER ! ################### (NORMALY) SAFE TO REMOVE BUT NO DOCUMENTATION SEARCH YET ########################### ### These packages will be added in the default preselection when I will find time to document them. # Feel free to add them in the bash array if you want them deleted (it should be safe). "com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager" "com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare" "com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector" "com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu" "com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear3d.preload" "com.samsung.android.app.cocktailbarservice" "com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing" "com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby" "com.samsung.android.fmm" "com.samsung.android.mdm" "com.samsung.android.messaging" "com.samsung.android.oneconnect" "com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor" "com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader" "com.samsung.android.stickerplugin" "com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearframe.preload" "com.samsung.android.svoiceime" "com.samsung.android.themestore" "com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent" "com.samsung.app.highlightplayer" "com.samsung.storyservice" "com.sec.android.app.clockpackage" "com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher" "com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor" "com.sec.android.provider.snote" "com.sec.smartcard.manager"