Package
com.motorola.systemui.desk
DesktopSystemUI
6device profiles
16observations
0user-facing hits
29 Dec 2025last 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.
1
signing cert
consistent across devices
82
permissions
largest set observed
66.4 MB
APK size
35
target SDK
1
device profile
- Signed by the device maker's own signing key (Motorola), so it is an OEM preinstall.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 82 permissions: 6 runtime (user-granted), 43 signature or system-level, 14 install-time and 19 vendor or uncatalogued. The signature/system share marks it as a privileged component, not an ordinary app.
- Never reported as user-facing, so it runs as a background or system component rather than an app the user opens.
Declared permissions (82)
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_BACKGROUND_LOCATION |
This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use. |
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_KEYGUARD_SECURE_STORAGE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected. |
ACCESS_SHORTCUTS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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. |
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. |
BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
BROADCAST_OPTION_INTERACTIVE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CAPTURE_SECURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CAPTURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CHANGE_CONFIGURATION |
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. |
DEVICE_POWER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
EXPAND_STATUS_BAR |
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar. |
GET_DETAILED_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
GET_TOP_ACTIVITY_INFO |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS |
Allows the app to sample sensor data at a rate greater than 200 Hz |
INJECT_EVENTS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
INTERNAL_SYSTEM_WINDOW |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_MEDIA_PROJECTION |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_NETWORK_POLICY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_USB |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MANAGE_USERS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
OBSERVE_NETWORK_POLICY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Allows the app to show notifications |
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES |
Allows an app to see all installed packages. |
RADIO_SCAN_WITHOUT_LOCATION |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
READ_DEVICE_CONFIG |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
READ_FRAME_BUFFER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES |
Allows the app to read image 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_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
READ_PROFILE |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
READ_WALLPAPER_INTERNAL |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
REAL_GET_TASKS |
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. |
REGISTER_WINDOW_MANAGER_LISTENERS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
REMOVE_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
REORDER_TASKS |
Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input. |
RESET_SHORTCUT_MANAGER_THROTTLING |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_ORIENTATION |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_POINTER_SPEED |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_SCREEN_COMPATIBILITY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_WALLPAPER |
Allows the app to set the system wallpaper. |
START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
START_ACTIVITY_AS_CALLER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
START_ANY_ACTIVITY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
START_TASKS_FROM_RECENTS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
STATUS_BAR_SERVICE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
STOP_APP_SWITCHES |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
SUBSTITUTE_NOTIFICATION_APP_NAME |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
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. |
USB_PERMISSION |
- |
VIBRATE |
Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
WAKE_LOCK |
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep. |
WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
WRITE_SETTINGS |
Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration. |
com.motorola.desktop.permission.ACCESS_DISPLAY_TOKEN |
- |
com.motorola.desktop.permission.ACCESS_FOCUSED_WINDOW |
- |
com.motorola.gamemode.permission.LAUNCH_GAMEMODE |
- |
com.motorola.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS |
- |
com.motorola.launcher3.secondarydisplay.permission.ALL_APPS_DISPLAY2 |
- |
com.motorola.launcher3.secondarydisplay.permission.SETTINGS |
- |
com.motorola.mobiledesktop.MEDIA_OUTPUT_ROUTE_CONTROL |
- |
com.motorola.mobiledesktop.permission.INTERNAL |
- |
com.motorola.motocare.ACCESS_MOTOCARE |
- |
com.motorola.myscreen.permission.ACCESS_MYSCREEN |
- |
com.motorola.permission.ACCESS_DESKTOP |
- |
com.motorola.permission.DESKTOP_STATUS_BAR |
- |
com.motorola.permission.MONITOR_INPUT |
- |
com.motorola.permission.POINTER_CONTROL |
- |
com.motorola.permission.TAKE_SCREENSHOT |
- |
com.motorola.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS |
- |
com.motorola.permission.mobiledesktop.rdp |
- |
com.motorola.systemui.desk.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION |
- |
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.motorola.systemui.desk
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.motorola.systemui.desk
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.motorola.systemui.desk
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.motorola.systemui.desk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola | moto g34 5G | Android 14 | - | 1 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Motorola | moto g85 5G | Android 14 | - | 1 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Motorola | motorola edge 50 fusion | Android 15 | OEM Motorola | 11 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Motorola | motorola edge 50 fusion | Android 16 | - | 1 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Motorola | ThinkPhone by motorola | Android 14 | - | 1 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Motorola | ThinkPhone by motorola | Android 15 | - | 1 | 11 Oct 2025 |
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| DesktopSystemUI | en-us | 10 |
| DesktopSystemUI | en-gb | 2 |
| DesktopSystemUI | es-us | 2 |
| DesktopSystemUI | en-BD | 1 |
| DesktopSystemUI | en-bd | 1 |
| DesktopSystemUI | en-mt | 1 |