Samsung account
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The Samsung account service that signs the phone in to Samsung Cloud, Find My Mobile, Galaxy Store and Samsung Wallet.
Samsung package
Samsung Cloud
Advanced: com.samsung.android.scloud Advanced Vendor documentation
Samsung's backup and sync service for contacts, calendar, notes, messages and settings tied to your Samsung account. You can disable it, with a caveat: read what stops working first.
What it does
Samsung Cloud is the service that backs up and syncs Galaxy data through your Samsung account. It can back up call logs, messages, contacts, calendar entries, alarms and settings, sync items such as Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet bookmarks and saved Wi-Fi networks between your Galaxy devices, and hold a temporary full backup while a phone is reset or repaired. Automatic backups usually run while the phone is charging, idle and on Wi-Fi. You manage it from Settings under your Samsung account.
If you disable it
Samsung Cloud backup, restore and sync stop, so Samsung Notes, Samsung contacts and calendars no longer sync between Galaxy devices. Google backup is not affected.
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.scloudTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.scloudThe 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.scloudRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.scloudNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Uploads the data types you turn on for backup or sync to Samsung's servers under your Samsung account.
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.scloud?
com.samsung.android.scloud is Samsung Cloud. Samsung's backup and sync service for contacts, calendar, notes, messages and settings tied to your Samsung account.
Can I disable Samsung Cloud?
You can disable it, with a caveat: read what stops working first. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable Samsung Cloud?
Samsung Cloud backup, restore and sync stop, so Samsung Notes, Samsung contacts and calendars no longer sync between Galaxy devices. Google backup is not affected.
If I use Google backup, do I need Samsung Cloud?
Not for most people. Google backs up contacts, photos and app data. Samsung Cloud is what syncs Samsung Notes and other Samsung-only data between Galaxy devices.
Sources
- Samsung: Back up and restore data or files on your Galaxy phone or tabletVendor documentation
- Samsung UK: Use Samsung Cloud to back up and restore dataVendor documentation
- Galaxy Store: Samsung Cloud listingVendor documentation
- Samsung Knox: application list, Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B), Android 11Vendor documentation
- Bayton system app database: com.samsung.android.scloudCommunity list
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
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