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#!/bin/bash
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declare -a samsung_bloat=(
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##################### SAFE TO DEBLOAT (useless features) #####################
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"com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel" # (Samsung-exclusive)
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# CNN Edge panel. Twitter trends, and news from CNN.
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"com.enhance.gameservice"
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# Legacy game Optimizing Service (was replaced by com.samsung.android.game.gos)
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# Is supposed to "improve" game performance.
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"com.hiya.star" # also called android-ss-service-lib (Samsung-exclusive)
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# Third-party that provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.
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# https://hiya.com/
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# NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes spam blocking features
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# https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/09/many-robocall-blocking-apps-send-your-private-data-without-permission/
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"com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler" # KNOX stuff
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# Samsung Knox allows business and personal content to "securely" coexist on the same handset.
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# This package handle proxy along side KNOX
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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
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# cards and membership cards to 1D red laser and Image based scanners prevalent at nearly every retail store and checkout stand around the world.
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# Mobeam is a 3-party (https://mobeam.com/)
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"com.osp.app.signin"
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# Samsung Account app
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"com.samsung.aasaservice"
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# Sometimes, eat a LOT of battery.
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# Security policy apps (kind of things which prevents installation of applications)
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#"com.samsung.advp.imssettings"
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# Needed for VoLTE, a standard for high-speed wireless communication (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE)
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# I don't really know the role of this package. It is obiously related to IMS, an open industry standard for
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# voice and multimedia communications over IP.
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"com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare"
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# Samsung Allshare service (now called SmartView).
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# Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.
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# https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
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"com.samsung.android.app.aodservice"
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# Drain battery for nothing.
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# Always On Display (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.aodservice&hl=en)
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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/)
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# Displays your five most frequently used apps for you to access at a moment’s notice.
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"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload"
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"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload"
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# Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C'mon it feels like Snapshat.
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# https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
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# Safe to remove
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"com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload"
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# Kid avatar stockers on Samsung camera ? (not sure)
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"com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge"
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# Clipboard edge panel
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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/)
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"com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller"
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# Filter installer
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# I have no clue about the usefulness of this package. Maybe it filters apps that are not compatible with the phone.
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# This package is only triggered when you install an app (private class PackageIntentReceiver)
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"com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder"
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# S Finder is a search application that allows you to find what you want in an instant by searching the content on your
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# Galaxy smartphone and on the web as well. (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-finder/)
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"com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer" #Name : Visual. photo virt.
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# Samsung Virtual Shot Viewer enable sharing virtual shot
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# Safe to remove if you don't want virtual photos.
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"com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover"
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"com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream"
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# I think it enable doing things with LEDs on the cover
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# https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/
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# HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694
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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
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# Is it linked to T-Mobile ? ("tmo" at the end of the package)
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# You can debloat this and still create hotspot.
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"com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink"
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# Used to connect your phone to a car 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.motionpanoramaviewer"
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# Motion panorama viewer
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# Let you see the result of a motion panorama
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/
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"com.samsung.android.app.news"
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# News Samsung app
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# Doesn't exist anymore ?
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"com.samsung.android.app.notes"
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# Samsung Notes app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.notes)
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"com.samsung.android.app.pinboard"
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# Samsung Scrapbook (discontinued)
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# 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/)
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# Set up smart reminders to get notified when and where you need to. You can even link websites, videos, photos and more.
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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/)
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# 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 ?
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#"com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer"
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# Selfie panorama viewer
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# # Let you see the result of a selfie motion panorama
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/
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#"com.samsung.android.app.smartcapture"
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# Samsung screenshot
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"com.samsung.android.app.social"
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# I know this has been discontinued by Samsung but that it.
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# 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
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# for controlling their smart home gadgets.
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"com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget"
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# The Story Album widget enables you to access the Story Album app and create digital picture albums that you can view and acess directly
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# from the widget on a Home screen.
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# Old feature (from Galaxy S4)
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"com.samsung.android.app.talkback"
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# Voice assistant. Accessibility feature
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# Can activate a 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
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# Through Tasks edge, you can quickly perform frequently used tasks, such as composing messages and creating events.
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# https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s7-edge-how-do-i-add-tasks-edge/
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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)
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# https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
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# Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
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# 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.
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# 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
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# Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
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"com.samsung.android.app.withtv"
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# WitTV (replaced by com.sec.android.app.withtv)
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# Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.
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# https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
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"com.samsung.android.aremoji"
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# AR Emoji mode for Samsung camera
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/ar-emoji/
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"com.samsung.android.asksmanager"
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# Samsung device protection manager.
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# It's anti-theft feature. I couldn't find exactly what does the samsung layer to the already existing android device protection :
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# 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
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# Biometric authentication service that can be used to sign in to websites and apps in your mobile.
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/
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"com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent"
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# BBCAgent. KNOX related.
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# Couldn't find more information about it.
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"com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider"
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# KNOX BBC Provider.
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# Couldn't find more information about it.
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"com.samsung.android.beaconmanager"
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# Replaced by Samsung Smart Things (com.samsung.android.ststub)
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# Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.
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# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings
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# Bixby (Samsung intelligence assistant)
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# Enable or Disable access to S-Voice or Bixby voice controls.
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# 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
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy" # Bixby Voice Stub
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"com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction"
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"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
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"com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework" # BixbyVision Framework
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#"com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter"
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# Blue ligth filter
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# You should use it, it's great)
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"com.samsung.android.calendar"
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# Samsung Calendar App
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#"com.samsung.android.contacts"
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# Samsung contacts app
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# Safe to debloat if you use another contacts app
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# NOTE : If you do, you will no longer be able to access Contacts from the Samsung dialer app.
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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/)
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# Allows you to use two separate accounts for the same app.
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"com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub"
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# Stub for car mode
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# REMINDER : Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
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"com.samsung.android.easysetup"
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# Samsung Connect Easy Setup
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# Used to connect every Samsung device you have in your house.
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# Need "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)
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#"com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service"
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# Fingerprint service
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"com.samsung.android.game.gamehome"
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# Samsung Game Launcher
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# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/game-launcher/
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# 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/)
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# 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
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# 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)
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# Game Tuner is advanced setting app. It enables you to change the resolution and frames per second settings
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# in mobile games that require tuning for different Android devices, and thereby control heat generation and battery drain.
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"com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell"
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# Gear VR Shell
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# 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
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# See above.
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"com.samsung.android.intelligenceservice2"
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# It seems that this package is a kind of spyware. Very difficult to find information about this.
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# Some people say it's linked to Carrier IQ (which is a carrier rootkit for the NSA).
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# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ
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# https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=c85df628dfc39c3a971e6f9cfa98cbb8&p=54071328&postcount=6
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# This package also have very stranges permissions : READ_PLACE / WRITE_PLACE. I couldn't find any explaination on the web.
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# 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.location"
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# 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.lool" # Device maintenance
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# Samsung Device Care (phone optimizer) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.lool)
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# This package phone home (China, Qihoo 360)
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# The clean feature (in storage setting) is provided by Qihoo 360 which is a shady company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qihoo_360)
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# https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/ektg8u/chinese_spyware_preinstalled_on_all_samsung/
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# https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/048ead2be8d18bbe2b05651380069b3740dd05703e9bd66630da986026518398/details
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# NOTE : If you don't want to delete this package, at least use a firewall (Netguard/AfWall+) to block internet access
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#"com.samsung.android.MtpApplication"
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# Samsung overlay for MTP.
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"com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator"
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# Lets you customize your Samsung device with different images (provided by Samsung) on the lock screen.
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"com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller"
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# Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-kids-home/)
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# Lets you shape a "safe environment" for your child.
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# NOTE : You shouldn't give your phone to a child. That bad !
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# https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want
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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
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# and easily by simply connecting an accessory, without having to install additional applications.
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# https://developer.samsung.com/codelab/SDC18-experiences/Galaxy-Friends
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"com.samsung.android.mdx"
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# Media & Devices feature
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# https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/media-and-device-feature/
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"com.samsung.android.mobileservice"
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# Samsung Experience Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.mobileservice)
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# Handle you samsung account and is needed to use some samsung apps features.
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# It allows you to use multiple Samsung apps, such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Galaxy Apps, Samsung Members, and SmartThings,
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# with your Samsung account credentials.
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"com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic"
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# Network Diagnostic
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# Autostart after boot. 9 permissions (including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION : precise GPS location) + 1 unknown permission : SEC_FACTORY_PHONE
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# Seems to be telemetry.
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"com.samsung.android.personalpage.service"
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# Private mode (was replaced by Secure Folder)
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# https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-private-mode-and-how-do-i-use-it/
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#"com.samsung.android.provider.shootingmodeprovider"
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# Provide camera modes (when you swipe left fromt the camera app)
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# Safe to remove (but it is quite useful)
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#"com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider"
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# One more package related to camera stickers.
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# DO NOT REMOVE THIS IF YOU USE STOCK CAMERA (Samsung camera-app closes after about 4s!)
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# 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.
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"com.samsung.android.providers.context"
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# Spyware
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# https://www.eteknix.com/samsungs-context-service-may-take-data-collection-surveillance-worrying-levels/
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# https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2328363/samsung-context-service-will-collect-user-data-to-share-with-developers
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# Safe to remove
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"com.samsung.android.samsungpass"
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# Samsung Pass app
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# 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
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# Once your account information is registered, you can use iris, fingerprint, or face recognition to sign in.
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# https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082282/
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"com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning"
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# Run at startup and ask for an unknown permission SEC_FACTORY_PHONE
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# This package seems to be used for samsung apps needing location.
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"com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice"
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# ShortcutBNR
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# Packages permissions suggest it is used for cloud backup.
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"com.samsung.android.sm"
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# Smart Manager
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# I don't understand why I have this package because I don't have Smart Manager
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# https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/samsung-services-dialling-home-to-china-t3894033
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# Safe to remove ?
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# Samsung Cloud (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud)
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"com.samsung.android.scloud" # Samsung Cloud app
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"com.samsung.android.scloud.auth" # Handle authentifcation for Samsung cloud
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"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 ?)
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# In theorie, it lets you connect your phone to a variety of devices over Wifi
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# that support multiple protocols — including Wifi Direct and Miracast — to display photos, video or audio.
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# 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"
|
||
# 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"
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"com.samsung.android.svoiceime"
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"com.samsung.android.themestore"
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"com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent"
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"com.samsung.app.highlightplayer"
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"com.samsung.storyservice"
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"com.sec.android.app.clockpackage"
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"com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher"
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"com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor"
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"com.sec.android.provider.snote"
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"com.sec.smartcard.manager" |