Package
com.microsoft.appmanager
Link to Windows
40device profiles
56observations
33user-facing hits
2 Jun 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
80
permissions
largest set observed
80.7 MB – 103.0 MB
APK size
34 – 36
target SDK
1.25033.1.0 → 1.26042.147.0
versions observed
13
device profiles
- Signed by a third-party certificate (carrier or partner), not stock AOSP or Google - Microsoft, and that single certificate is consistent across all 13 device profiles.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 80 permissions: 20 runtime (user-granted), 11 signature or system-level, 25 install-time and 24 vendor or uncatalogued.
- Reported as an updated system app on 12 of 13 profiles - a newer build is installed over the one in the system image there.
Declared permissions (80)
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_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_LOCAL_NETWORK |
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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. |
AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE |
Allows the app to advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices |
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT |
Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices |
BLUETOOTH_SCAN |
Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices |
CAMERA |
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use. |
CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
CAPTURE_MEDIA_OUTPUT |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
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. |
DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
DISABLE_KEYGUARD |
Allows the app to disable the keylock and any associated password security. For example, the phone disables the keylock when receiving an incoming phone call, then re-enables the keylock when the call is finished. |
DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION |
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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_LOCATION |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location" |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaProjection" |
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_INSTALLED_APPS |
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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. |
KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES |
Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running. |
LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MANAGE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_WIFI_NETWORK_SELECTION |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_AUDIO_ROUTING |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output. |
NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES |
Allows the app to advertise, connect, and determine the relative position of nearby Wi\u2011Fi devices |
NFC |
Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Allows the app to show notifications |
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES |
Allows an app to see all installed packages. |
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_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_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
READ_SMS |
This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone. |
READ_WALLPAPER_INTERNAL |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
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. |
REQUEST_COMPANION_PROFILE_COMPUTER |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
REQUEST_COMPANION_SELF_MANAGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS |
Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app. |
SEND_SMS |
Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation. |
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_CREDENTIALS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
USE_FINGERPRINT |
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication |
VIBRATE |
Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
WAKE_LOCK |
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep. |
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage. |
sec.ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN |
- |
sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE |
- |
sec.MDM_SECURITY |
- |
com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM |
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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.microsoft.AIExtensibility.provider.MANAGE_RESOURCES |
- |
com.microsoft.appmanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION |
- |
com.microsoft.appmanager.knox.SUPPORT_PERMISSION |
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com.microsoft.appmanager.permission.QS_TILE_PROVIDER |
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com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERTIFICATE |
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com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERT_PROVISIONING |
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com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN |
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com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_SECURITY |
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com.samsung.android.mdx.permission.GET_INSTANT_HOTSPOT_EVENT |
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com.sony.mobile.permission.SYSTEM_UI_VISIBILITY_EXTENSION |
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com.xiaomi.aicr.AIExtensibility.provider.MANAGE_RESOURCES |
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deviceExperiences.permission.BLUETOOTH_TRANSPORT_EVENT |
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deviceintegration.permission.ACCESS_DEVICE_INTEGRATION |
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deviceintegration.permission.BLUETOOTH_TRANSPORT_EVENT |
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sec.android.permission.READ_MSG_PREF |
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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.microsoft.appmanager
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.microsoft.appmanager
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.microsoft.appmanager
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.microsoft.appmanager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONOR | LLY-LX3 | Android 14 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 28 Jun 2025 |
| OnePlus | CPH2653 | Android 16 | - | 1 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| OnePlus | KB2005 | Android 14 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 17 Sep 2025 |
| OPPO | CPH2637 | Android 15 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-A266B | Android 15 | - | 2 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A266B | Android 16 | - | 1 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-A346B | Android 14 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-A515F | Android 13 | - | 1 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A528B | Android 13 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A536B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A556B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A566B | Android 16 | - | 2 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-F721B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-F766B | Android 16 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G766B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G780F | Android 13 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G973U | Android 12 | Third-party Microsoft | 2 2 user-facing | 28 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-G991B | Android 15 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-N986B | Android 13 | - | 7 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S721U | Android 15 | - | 5 4 user-facing | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S906B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S908U | Android 16 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S921B | Android 15 | - | 2 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S921B | Android 16 | - | 1 | 13 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S921U | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S926B | Android 16 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S928B | Android 16 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S928U1 | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S931B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S931B | Android 16 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S936B | Android 16 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S937B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S938B | Android 15 | - | 2 2 user-facing | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S942B | Android 17 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 25 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-T636B | Android 15 | - | 2 1 user-facing | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-T976B | Android 13 | - | 1 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X716B | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X910 | Android 14 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X910 | Android 15 | - | 1 1 user-facing | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Xiaomi | 24117RN76O | Android 16 | Third-party Microsoft | 1 1 user-facing | 20 Mar 2026 |
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Windows | en-gb | 18 |
| Link to Windows | en-us | 15 |
| Link to Windows | en | 7 |
| Collegamento a Windows | it-IT | 5 |
| Koppeling met Windows | nl-nl | 5 |
| Link zu Windows | de-de | 4 |
| Link to Windows | en-nl | 3 |
| Collegamento a Windows | it-it | 2 |
| Enlace a Windows | es-us | 2 |
| Enlace a Windows | es-mx | 1 |
| Enlace a Windows | es-MX | 1 |
| Enlace a Windows | es-es | 1 |
| Enlace a Windows | es-US | 1 |
| Link to Windows | en-au | 1 |
| Link to Windows | en-GB | 1 |
| Link to Windows | en-US | 1 |
| Link to Windows | en-pk | 1 |
| Liên kết với Windows | vi-VN | 1 |
| Liên kết với Windows | vi-vn | 1 |
| Łącze do Windows | pl-PL | 1 |
| Łącze do Windows | pl-pl | 1 |
| Связь с Windows | ru-ru | 1 |