Package
com.facebook.katana
8device profiles
9observations
5user-facing hits
28 May 2026last seen
Package intelligence
Observed signing, permission, version and size signals from contributing devices - descriptive of that sample, not a verdict. These come from the v2 Package Search sync, which not every device has contributed to yet, so for some packages this detail is partial or not present at all.
Third-party
preinstall provenance
1
signing cert
consistent across devices
96
permissions
largest set observed
145.4 MB
APK size
36
target SDK
561.0.0.42.67
versions observed
1
device profile
- Signed by a third-party certificate (carrier or partner), not stock AOSP or Google - Meta.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 96 permissions: 22 runtime (user-granted), 3 signature or system-level, 38 install-time and 33 vendor or uncatalogued.
- Reported as an updated system app on 1 of 1 profiles - a newer build is installed over the one in the system image there.
Declared permissions (96)
Largest permission set observed for this package. Text is Android's own published description where one exists; platform permissions Android does not document show their granted protection level (in grey) instead; vendor or unknown constants show the name only.
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID |
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ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION |
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ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE |
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ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS |
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ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION |
This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. |
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION |
This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage. |
ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION |
Allows the app to read locations from your media collection. |
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE |
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices. |
ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS |
Allows the app to answer an incoming phone call. |
AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
BATTERY_STATS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
BLUETOOTH |
Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices. |
BLUETOOTH_ADMIN |
Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices. |
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT |
Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices |
BROADCAST_STICKY |
Allows the app to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory. |
CALL_PHONE |
Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow the app to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation, or dial carrier codes which cause incoming calls to be automatically forwarded to another number. |
CAMERA |
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use. |
CAPTURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE |
Allows the app to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks. |
CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_SET_ALLOWED_PROVIDERS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE |
This app will get notified when a screenshot is taken while the app is in use. |
DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION |
- |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "camera" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "microphone" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "phoneCall" |
GET_ACCOUNTS |
Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed. |
GET_TASKS |
Allows the app to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. This may allow the app to discover information about which applications are used on the device. |
INTERNET |
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet. |
MANAGE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_OWN_CALLS |
Allows the app to route its calls through the system in order to improve the calling experience. |
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
NFC |
Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Allows the app to show notifications |
READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE |
Allows the app to access the basic telephony features of the device. |
READ_CALENDAR |
This app can read all calendar events stored on your phone and share or save your calendar data. |
READ_CALL_LOG |
This app can read your call history. |
READ_CONTACTS |
Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge. |
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES |
Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_VIDEO |
Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage. |
READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED |
Allows the app to read image and video files that you select from your shared storage. |
READ_PHONE_NUMBERS |
Allows the app to access the phone numbers of the device. |
READ_PHONE_STATE |
Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call. |
READ_PROFILE |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
READ_SYNC_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account. |
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running. |
RECORD_AUDIO |
This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use. |
REORDER_TASKS |
Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input. |
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS |
Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app. |
RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW |
This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear. |
USE_BIOMETRIC |
Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication |
USE_FINGERPRINT |
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication |
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT |
Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device |
VIBRATE |
Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
WAKE_LOCK |
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep. |
WRITE_CALENDAR |
This app can add, remove, or change calendar events on your phone. This app can send messages that may appear to come from calendar owners, or change events without notifying their owners. |
WRITE_CONTACTS |
Allows the app to modify the data about your contacts stored on your phone. This permission allows apps to delete contact data. |
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage. |
WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS |
Allows an app to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account. |
com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE |
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com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT |
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com.android.vending.BILLING |
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com.facebook.appmanager.UNPROTECTED_API_ACCESS |
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com.facebook.katana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION |
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com.facebook.katana.permission.CREATE_SHORTCUT |
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com.facebook.katana.permission.CROSS_PROCESS_BROADCAST_MANAGER |
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com.facebook.katana.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE |
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com.facebook.katana.provider.ACCESS |
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com.facebook.mlite.provider.ACCESS |
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com.facebook.orca.provider.ACCESS |
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com.facebook.pages.app.provider.ACCESS |
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com.facebook.permission.prod.FB_APP_COMMUNICATION |
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com.facebook.receiver.permission.ACCESS |
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com.facebook.services.identity.FEO2 |
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com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE |
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com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE |
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com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID |
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com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES |
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com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS |
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com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT |
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com.motorola.launcher3.permission.UNREAD_BADGE |
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com.nokia.pushnotifications.permission.RECEIVE |
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com.oculus.twilight.provider.ACCESS |
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ |
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com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE |
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com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE |
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com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE |
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Manage on devices
ADB commands for this package (the inverse of each is included so you can undo). Run from an authorised shell or wire the equivalent into your DPC. Verify on a test device first - this database doesn’t yet classify which packages are safe to change. --user 0 targets the current user; drop it (and use a privileged shell) to act device-wide.
Disable for the current user
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.katana
Remove for the current user - a per-user uninstall; the APK stays on
/system, so Restore re-adds it (-k keeps app data)adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.facebook.katana
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.facebook.katana
Seen on
Each record is a device profile (make + model + Android version). Each unique handset that syncs against a matching profile will increase the observations of a package, thereby increasing confidence that a package is expected to be on a device.
| OEM | Model | Android | Provenance | Observations | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | SM-A515F | Android 13 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G973U | Android 12 | Third-party Meta | 2 2 user-facing | 28 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-M315F | Android 12 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-N950U1 | Android 9.0 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Sony | I3312 | Android 8.1 | - | 1 | 17 Jun 2025 |
| TCL | 6025D_EEA | Android 11 | - | 1 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| TCL | 6165H | Android 13 | - | 1 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| TCL | T610K | Android 14 | - | 1 | 24 Oct 2025 |
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| es-es | 3 | |
| es-us | 2 | |
| en-us | 1 | |
| de-de | 1 | |
| fr-dz | 1 | |
| es-US | 1 | |
| en-gb | 1 |