Package
com.samsung.desktopsystemui
Samsung DeX System UI
2device profiles
3observations
0user-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.
1
signing cert
consistent across devices
206
permissions
largest set observed
11.9 MB
APK size
31
target SDK
12
versions observed
1
device profile
- Signed by the device maker's own signing key (Samsung), so it is an OEM preinstall.
- Its largest observed manifest declares 206 permissions: 5 runtime (user-granted), 115 signature or system-level, 18 install-time and 68 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 (206)
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 |
|---|---|
android.car.permission.CAR_CONTROL_AUDIO_VOLUME |
- |
android.car.permission.CONTROL_CAR_CLIMATE |
- |
ACCESS_INSTANT_APPS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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_VOICE_INTERACTION_SERVICE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
ACCESS_VR_MANAGER |
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. |
ACT_AS_PACKAGE_FOR_ACCESSIBILITY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
ADD_TRUSTED_DISPLAY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
ALLOW_SLIPPERY_TOUCHES |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
BATTERY_STATS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
BIND_APPWIDGET |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
BIND_CELL_BROADCAST_SERVICE |
Allows the app to bind to the cell broadcast module in order to forward cell broadcast messages as they are received. Cell broadcast alerts are delivered in some locations to warn you of emergency situations. Malicious apps may interfere with the performance or operation of your device when an emergency cell broadcast is received. |
BIND_CONTROLS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. docs ↗ |
BIND_RESOLVER_RANKER_SERVICE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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_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 |
CAPTURE_BLACKOUT_CONTENT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CHANGE_ACCESSIBILITY_VOLUME |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CHANGE_CONFIGURATION |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CHANGE_DEVICE_IDLE_TEMP_WHITELIST |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE |
Allows the app to change the state of network connectivity. |
CHANGE_OVERLAY_PACKAGES |
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. |
CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CONTROL_DISPLAY_BRIGHTNESS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CONTROL_DISPLAY_COLOR_TRANSFORMS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CONTROL_KEYGUARD |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
CONTROL_KEYGUARD_SECURE_NOTIFICATIONS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CONTROL_REMOTE_APP_TRANSITION_ANIMATIONS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
CONTROL_VPN |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
DEVICE_POWER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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. |
EXPAND_STATUS_BAR |
Allows the app to expand or collapse the status bar. |
FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
Allows the app to make use of foreground services. |
GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
GET_DETAILED_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
GET_RUNTIME_PERMISSIONS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
GET_TOP_ACTIVITY_INFO |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
HIDE_NON_SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOWS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
INJECT_EVENTS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
INPUT_CONSUMER |
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. |
MAINLINE_NETWORK_STACK |
- |
MANAGE_ACCESSIBILITY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_ACCOUNTS |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. docs ↗ |
MANAGE_ACTIVITY_TASKS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_APP_OPS_MODES |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_APP_TOKENS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_BIOMETRIC |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_CONTENT_SUGGESTIONS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_DEBUGGING |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MANAGE_FINGERPRINT |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MANAGE_MEDIA_PROJECTION |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_NETWORK_POLICY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_NOTIFICATIONS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_PROFILE_AND_DEVICE_OWNERS |
Allows apps to set the profile owners and the device owner. |
MANAGE_SENSOR_PRIVACY |
Internal platform permission, granted only by the system. |
MANAGE_SLICE_PERMISSIONS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MANAGE_USB |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MANAGE_USERS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MASTER_CLEAR |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_ACCESSIBILITY_DATA |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MODIFY_AUDIO_ROUTING |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_DAY_NIGHT_MODE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
MODIFY_SETTINGS_OVERRIDEABLE_BY_RESTORE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MODIFY_THEME_OVERLAY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MONITOR_INPUT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
NETWORK_SETTINGS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
OBSERVE_GRANT_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
OBSERVE_NETWORK_POLICY |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
OBSERVE_SENSOR_PRIVACY |
Internal platform permission, granted only by the system. |
OVERRIDE_WIFI_CONFIG |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
PEERS_MAC_ADDRESS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES |
Allows an app to see all installed packages. |
READ_DEVICE_CONFIG |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
READ_DREAM_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
READ_FRAME_BUFFER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
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_PRECISE_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. docs ↗ |
READ_PROFILE |
Install-time permission, granted automatically. |
READ_WIFI_CREDENTIAL |
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. |
RECEIVE_MEDIA_RESOURCE_USAGE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
REGISTER_WINDOW_MANAGER_LISTENERS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
REMOTE_AUDIO_PLAYBACK |
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. |
REQUEST_NETWORK_SCORES |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
RESET_FINGERPRINT_LOCKOUT |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
RESET_SHORTCUT_MANAGER_THROTTLING |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
ROTATE_SURFACE_FLINGER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM |
This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you\u2019re not actively using the device. |
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. |
SET_ACTIVITY_WATCHER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
SET_ORIENTATION |
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. |
SET_WALLPAPER_COMPONENT |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
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 |
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. |
TABLET_MODE |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
TETHER_PRIVILEGED |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
TRUST_LISTENER |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
UNLIMITED_TOASTS |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
USE_BACKGROUND_BLUR |
- |
USE_BIOMETRIC_INTERNAL |
Signature-level system permission, for platform-signed apps. |
USE_FINGERPRINT |
Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication |
USE_RESERVED_DISK |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
VIBRATE |
Allows the app to control the vibrator. |
WAKE_LOCK |
Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep. |
WATCH_APPOPS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
WRITE_DREAM_STATE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
WRITE_EMBEDDED_SUBSCRIPTIONS |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE |
Signature or privileged system permission. |
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.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM |
- |
com.android.quickstep.tasklock.READ |
- |
com.android.quickstep.tasklock.WRITE |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder.permission.ACCESS_APPLICATION_PROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder.permission.ACCESS_FINDER_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.scrollcapture.permission.ACCESS_REMOTE_SVC |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.spage.permission.READ_DEX_STATUS |
- |
com.samsung.android.app.spage.service.permission.START_SPAGE_SERVICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.bio.face.permission.MANAGE_FACE |
- |
com.samsung.android.bio.face.permission.USE_FACE |
- |
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.permission.LAUNCH_BIXBY_VOICE |
- |
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.permission.READ_LANGUAGE |
- |
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.permission.WRITE_LANGUAGE |
- |
com.samsung.android.desktopmode.permission.KEYGUARD_STATE_UPDATE |
- |
com.samsung.android.honeyboard.permission.KEYBOARD_SETTING |
- |
com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_AUDIT_LOG |
- |
com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_SECURITY |
- |
com.samsung.android.knoxguard.STATUS |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.EXTRACT_SMARTCLIP_DATA |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.LOCK_SECURITY_MONITOR |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.MULTI_WINDOW_MONITOR |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.REQUEST_REMOTE_INPUT |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.SEM_WRITE_CAPTURED_URL |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.SSRM_NOTIFICATION_PERMISSION |
- |
com.samsung.android.permission.TASK_WATCHER |
- |
com.samsung.android.providers.media.READ |
- |
com.samsung.android.providers.media.WRITE |
- |
com.samsung.android.scs.ai.search.permission.READ |
- |
com.samsung.android.scs.ai.search.permission.UPDATE_INDEX |
- |
com.samsung.android.scs.ai.search.permission.WRITE |
- |
com.samsung.android.unifiedwfc.VOWIFI_PROVISIONING_PERMISSION |
- |
com.samsung.applock.permission.STATUSCHANGED |
- |
com.samsung.desktopsystemui.POPUP_UI_PERMISSION |
- |
com.samsung.desktopsystemui.permission.FLASHLIGHT_CONTROL |
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com.samsung.desktopsystemui.permission.SELF |
- |
com.samsung.desktopsystemui.permission.START_DEX |
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com.samsung.permission.CAPTURE |
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com.samsung.permission.READ_DW_DATA |
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com.samsung.permission.SSENSOR |
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com.samsung.permission.dc.INVOKE_DC_METHOD |
- |
com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcprovider.permission.READ_WFCPROVIDER |
- |
com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcprovider.permission.WRITE_REGISTER |
- |
com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher.permission.READ_PREFFERENCE |
- |
com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS |
- |
com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher.permission.WRITE_PREFFERENCE |
- |
com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS |
- |
com.sec.android.app.dexonpc.permission.provider.READ_VALUE |
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com.sec.android.app.dexonpc.permission.provider.WRITE_VALUE |
- |
com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp.permission.KEYSTRING |
- |
com.sec.android.emergencymode.permission.LAUNCH_EMERGENCYMODE_SERVICE |
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com.sec.android.inputmethod.permission.KEYBOARD_SETTING |
- |
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching |
- |
com.sec.android.phone.permission.READ_CALL_SETTINGS |
- |
com.sec.android.phone.permission.WRITE_CALL_SETTINGS |
- |
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ |
- |
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE |
- |
com.sec.android.providers.iwlansettings.permission.READ_IWLANSETTINGS |
- |
com.sec.android.providers.iwlansettings.permission.WRITE_IWLANSETTINGS |
- |
com.sec.imsservice.PERMISSION |
- |
com.sec.imsservice.READ_IMS_PERMISSION |
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com.sec.imsservice.WRITE_IMS_PERMISSION |
- |
com.sec.knox.APK_INSTALL_LWC |
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com.sec.spp.permission.TOKEN_cd2a394b17d599caa9335e81b76981893fe45b1378f788b35c9856a5abbe228ff52bf84e885da0f57de2d26ffc65f386315f9457e2522c7e124af40dbe465c739d78305322e7e74f2ff9e0924c69c0bcfe683bb6612823fee072c89f158b126e3b17dcac82faecf91c24e16d8f03aaa12b6626effaf74d89d6a6cacdf05fe664 |
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com.wssnps.permission.COM_WSSNPS |
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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.samsung.desktopsystemui
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.desktopsystemui
Re-enable
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.desktopsystemui
Restore (re-install for the current user)
adb shell pm install-existing com.samsung.desktopsystemui
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.
Known labels
Locale-aware display names seen in the wild.
| Label | Locale | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaz de sistema de Samsung DeX | es-us | 2 |
| Interfaz de sistema de Samsung DeX | es-US | 1 |
| Samsung DeX System UI | en-us | 1 |