Nearby device scanning
Safe to disable
Background scanner that spots nearby Samsung devices such as Galaxy Buds, watches and TVs so the phone can offer to connect.
Samsung package
Nearby device scanning
Safe to disable: com.samsung.android.easysetup Safe to disable Vendor documentation
Shows the pop-up cards that offer to connect nearby Samsung devices, using the results of Samsung's device scanning. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
This package is the visible side of Nearby device scanning. When a nearby Samsung device such as Galaxy Buds, a watch or a TV is ready to connect, it shows the pop-up card that lets you connect with one tap. It works with the scanning agent and the Nearby device scanning switch in connection settings. It runs only when a device is found.
Also shown as Nearby Device Scanning.
If you disable it
One-tap connection pop-ups for nearby Samsung devices stop. Pairing through Bluetooth settings still works.
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.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetupTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.easysetupThe 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.samsung.android.easysetupRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.easysetupNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Shows information about nearby devices found over Bluetooth; nothing is sent until you connect.
Where it appears
- Made by Samsung Electronics.
- Android versions: 9 to 16.
- Seen on: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24.
Questions people ask
What is com.samsung.android.easysetup?
com.samsung.android.easysetup is Nearby device scanning. Shows the pop-up cards that offer to connect nearby Samsung devices, using the results of Samsung's device scanning.
Can I disable Nearby device scanning?
It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable Nearby device scanning?
One-tap connection pop-ups for nearby Samsung devices stop. Pairing through Bluetooth settings still works.
Sources
- Samsung: Connection options for your Galaxy phone or tabletVendor documentation
- Galaxy Store: Nearby Device Scanning listingVendor documentation
- Samsung Knox: application list, Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B), Android 11Vendor documentation
- Bayton system app database: com.samsung.android.easysetupCommunity list
- 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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