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A Pixel add-on that lets some third-party camera apps use Pixel image processing such as Night Sight.
Google package
Google Play Services for AR
Safe to disable: com.google.ar.core Safe to disable Vendor documentation
Google's augmented reality engine that apps use to place 3D objects and directions in the camera view. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
Google Play Services for AR, previously called ARCore, is the engine behind augmented reality features in apps. It tracks the phone's position and nearby surfaces through the camera so apps can anchor 3D objects, measurements or walking directions to the real world. Google installs and updates it automatically on supported phones, and it only runs when an app starts an AR session.
Also shown as ARCore.
If you disable it
AR features in apps stop working, such as placing 3D models in your room or live camera directions; those apps ask you to turn it back on when you try them.
How to disable it
Settings offers Disable for this package on most phones. Open Settings > Apps > See all apps > Google Play Services for AR > Disable.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.ar.coreTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.google.ar.coreThe stronger option removes it for your user only; the original copy stays on the phone and a factory reset brings it back. Prefer disabling: it is easier to undo.
Uninstall for the main user
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.coreRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.ar.coreNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Processes camera images on the device during AR sessions; features such as shared anchors send data to Google when an app uses them.
Where it appears
- Made by Google LLC.
- Listed on Google Play: Google Play Services for AR on Google Play.
Questions people ask
What is com.google.ar.core?
com.google.ar.core is Google Play Services for AR. Google's augmented reality engine that apps use to place 3D objects and directions in the camera view.
Can I disable Google Play Services for AR?
It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss. You can do it from Settings or with ADB.
What happens if I disable Google Play Services for AR?
AR features in apps stop working, such as placing 3D models in your room or live camera directions; those apps ask you to turn it back on when you try them.
Sources
- Google Play: Google Play Services for ARGoogle Play listing
- Google for Developers: ARCore supported devicesVendor 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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