Edge panels
Safe to disable
Samsung's Edge panels service, the swipe-in side panel of apps, contacts and tools on Galaxy phones.
Samsung package
People
Safe to disable: com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe Safe to disable Community evidence
The People panel for Samsung's Edge panels, giving one-swipe access to favorite contacts. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
People is an Edge panel that lists favorite contacts so you can call, text or email them from the side of the screen. Samsung ships it on Galaxy phones, and device surveys show the package on current models. It runs only while the panel is in use.
Also shown as People edge.
If you disable it
The People panel disappears from Edge panels. Contacts and the Phone app are unaffected.
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.service.peoplestripeTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripeThe 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.service.peoplestripeRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripeNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Reads the favorite contacts you add to the panel.
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.service.peoplestripe?
com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe is People. The People panel for Samsung's Edge panels, giving one-swipe access to favorite contacts.
Can I disable People?
It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable People?
The People panel disappears from Edge panels. Contacts and the Phone app are unaffected.
Sources
- Samsung UK: How do I use the Edge panel?Vendor documentation
- Samsung Knox: application list, Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B), Android 11Vendor documentation
- Bayton system app database: com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripeCommunity list
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Community evidence. Backed by community debloat lists and forum reports, not by the maker. How we decide a verdict.
Cite this page: https://mysystemapp.com/packages/com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe/ (verified 25 October 2026). Something wrong or out of date? Request a correction.