Settings
Do not remove
The Android Settings app, the main place to change system options, manage apps and control permissions.
Android (AOSP) package
Settings Storage
Do not remove: com.android.providers.settings Do not remove Vendor documentation
The database that stores Android's system, secure and global settings, read by nearly every part of the system. Do not remove it: disabling or uninstalling it can leave the phone unusable.
What it does
Settings Storage holds the values behind Android's settings, from screen brightness and ringtone to airplane mode, default apps and developer options. The system and apps read these values through Android's Settings interface constantly, and it is one of the first things to start at boot. It has no screens of its own.
If you disable it
The system can no longer read its settings, which community lists say leads to crashes or a boot loop. Never disable or uninstall it.
How to disable it
On most phones Settings greys out Disable for this package, so ADB is the way to turn it off. The commands below work without root and can be undone.
Turn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.android.providers.settingsRestore it after a per-user uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.providers.settingsData and battery
Stores system settings on the device.
Where it appears
- Made by Android Open Source Project.
Questions people ask
What is com.android.providers.settings?
com.android.providers.settings is Settings Storage. The database that stores Android's system, secure and global settings, read by nearly every part of the system.
Can I disable Settings Storage?
No. Do not remove it: disabling or uninstalling it can leave the phone unusable.
What happens if I disable Settings Storage?
The system can no longer read its settings, which community lists say leads to crashes or a boot loop. Never disable or uninstall it.
Sources
- Android source: SettingsProviderAndroid source
- Android Developers: SettingsDeveloper documentation
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Vendor documentation. Backed by the maker's own documentation, the Android source or the Play listing. How we decide a verdict.
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