Package
com.samsung.android.mcfds
Continuity Service
37device profiles
56observations
0user-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.
1
signing cert
consistent across devices
99
permissions
largest set observed
4.7 MB – 12.2 MB
APK size
34 – 37
target SDK
1.2.16.19 → 4.6.11.11
versions observed
12
device profiles
- Signed by the device maker's own signing key (Samsung), so it is an OEM preinstall, and that single certificate is consistent across all 12 device profiles.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 99 permissions: 11 runtime (user-granted), 28 signature or system-level, 11 install-time and 49 vendor or uncatalogued.
- APK size ranges from 4.7 MB to 12.2 MB across the reporting device profiles, so the build differs substantially between them.
- Reported as an updated system app on 8 of 12 profiles - a newer build is installed over the one in the system image there.
Declared permissions (99)
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_CONTEXT_HUB |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
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_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. |
BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE |
Allows the app to advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices |
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT |
Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices |
BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
BLUETOOTH_SCAN |
Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices |
BLUETOOTH_STACK |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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. |
CAMERA |
This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use. |
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. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse" |
GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS |
Allows the app to sample sensor data at a rate greater than 200 Hz |
INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
INTERNAL_SYSTEM_WINDOW |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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. |
LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
LOCATION_HARDWARE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_WIFI_NETWORK_SELECTION |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_AUDIO_ROUTING |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES |
Allows the app to advertise, connect, and determine the relative position of nearby Wi\u2011Fi devices |
NETWORK_SETTINGS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
OVERRIDE_WIFI_CONFIG |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
PEERS_MAC_ADDRESS |
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. |
RANGING |
Allow the app to determine relative position between nearby devices |
READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
REAL_GET_TASKS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS |
Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app. |
START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
START_FOREGROUND_SERVICES_FROM_BACKGROUND |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
STATUS_BAR |
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. |
UWB_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
UWB_RANGING |
Allow the app to determine relative position between nearby Ultra-Wideband devices |
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.osp.app.signin.BROADCAST_PERMISSION |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.deepsky.permission.ACCESS_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.tips.permission.USE_INTENT_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.ases.permission.START_AMBIENT_SOUND_ENGINE |
- |
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.permission.MCF_STATE |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.ACCESS_DATABASE |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.ACCESS_DUMP_PROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.CHANGED_EVENT_INTENT |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.SEND_CONTEXT_EVENT |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.START_SERVICE_CE |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.USE_DATABASE_PROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.android.ce.permission.USE_TEST_PROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.android.companionservice.permission.ACCESS_CMC_SETTING_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.honeyboard.icecone.provider.READ |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.ACCESS_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.AUTOSWITCH_EXTRA_CALL |
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com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.DISABLE_HANDOFF |
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com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.READ_APP_PROVIDER |
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com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.RECEIVE_SCAN_RESULT |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.START_PROXIMITY_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.START_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.USE_AUTO_SWITCH_PROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.USE_CONTINUITY_PROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.USE_HANDOFF_PUBLIC_PROVIDER |
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com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.USE_SAMSUNG_ANALYTICS_LOGGER |
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com.samsung.android.mcfserver.permission.START_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.mdx.kit.permission.ACCESS_MDX_KIT_SERVICE |
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com.samsung.android.mobileservice.profile.READ |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.MULTI_CONTROL_RECEIVER_PERMISSION |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.READ_SCPM |
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com.samsung.android.permission.WRITE_SCPM |
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com.samsung.android.samsungaccount.permission.ACCESS_SASETTINGS |
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com.samsung.android.scpm.mde.permission.BROADCAST |
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com.samsung.android.sdk.ocr.permission.PROVIDE_OCR_RESOURCE |
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com.samsung.android.secondscreen.CONNECTION |
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com.samsung.android.secondscreen.READ |
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com.samsung.android.security.permission.SAMSUNG_KEYSTORE_PERMISSION |
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com.samsung.android.sharelive.permission.SHARE_LIVE_UPDATE |
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com.samsung.android.smartmirroring.READ |
- |
com.samsung.android.weather.permission.READ_SYSTEM_PROVIDER |
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com.samsung.permission.WIFI_FACTORY_TEST |
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com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.beta.permission.HANDOFF_APP_DATA |
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com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.permission.HANDOFF_APP_DATA |
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com.sec.android.settings.permission.NETWORK_RESET |
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com.sec.android.settings.permission.SOFT_RESET |
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com.sec.android.settings.permission.WIFI_BLUETOOTH_RESET |
- |
com.sec.imsservice.PERMISSION |
- |
com.wssnps.permission.COM_WSSNPS |
- |
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.samsung.android.mcfds
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.samsung.android.mcfds
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.mcfds
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.samsung.android.mcfds
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-A236B | Android 14 | OEM Samsung | 2 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-A266B | Android 15 | - | 2 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A266B | Android 16 | - | 1 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-A346B | Android 14 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-A515F | Android 13 | - | 1 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A528B | Android 13 | - | 1 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A536B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A556B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-A566B | Android 16 | - | 2 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-F721B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-F766B | Android 16 | - | 1 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G766B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G780F | Android 13 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-G973U | Android 12 | OEM Samsung | 2 | 28 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-G991B | Android 15 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-N986B | Android 13 | - | 9 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S721U | Android 15 | - | 5 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S906B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S908U | Android 16 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S921B | Android 15 | OEM Samsung | 2 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S921B | Android 16 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 13 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S921U | Android 15 | - | 1 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S926B | Android 16 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S928B | Android 16 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-S928U1 | Android 15 | - | 1 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S931B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S931B | Android 16 | - | 1 | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S936B | Android 16 | - | 1 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S937B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S938B | Android 15 | - | 2 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-S942B | Android 17 | OEM Samsung | 1 | 25 May 2026 |
| Samsung | SM-T636B | Android 15 | - | 2 | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-T976B | Android 13 | - | 1 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X200 | Android 14 | - | 1 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X716B | Android 15 | - | 1 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X910 | Android 14 | - | 1 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Samsung | SM-X910 | Android 15 | - | 1 | 12 Sep 2025 |
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Continuity Service | en-gb | 18 |
| Continuity Service | en-us | 15 |
| Continuity Service | en | 7 |
| Continuity Service | it-IT | 5 |
| Continuity Service | nl-nl | 5 |
| Continuity Service | es-us | 3 |
| Continuity Service | de-de | 3 |
| Continuity Service | en-nl | 3 |
| Continuity Service | 2 | |
| Continuity Service | es-ES | 2 |
| Continuity Service | es-es | 2 |
| Continuity Service | it-it | 2 |
| Continuity Service | en-GB | 1 |
| Continuity Service | en-US | 1 |
| Continuity Service | pl-pl | 1 |
| Continuity Service | en-au | 1 |
| Continuity Service | pl-PL | 1 |
| Continuity Service | es-US | 1 |
| Служба Continuity Service | ru-ru | 1 |