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Samsung TV Plus
Safe to disable: com.samsung.android.tvplus Safe to disable Vendor documentation
Samsung's free, ad-supported streaming app with live channels and on-demand shows. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
Samsung TV Plus streams free live channels and on-demand programs paid for by advertising, on Samsung TVs, phones and other devices. Samsung publishes it on the Play Store and Galaxy Store and preinstalls it on many Galaxy phones, where it can be uninstalled. It runs only while you watch.
If you disable it
Nothing beyond the app itself.
How to disable it
Settings offers Disable for this package on most phones. Open Settings > Apps > Samsung TV Plus > Disable.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.tvplusTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.tvplusThe 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.tvplusRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.tvplusNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Records what you watch and shows ads, which may use an advertising ID, under Samsung's privacy notice.
Where it appears
- Made by Samsung Electronics.
- Android versions: 9 to 16.
- Seen on: Galaxy S26.
- Listed on Google Play: Samsung TV Plus on Google Play.
Questions people ask
What is com.samsung.android.tvplus?
com.samsung.android.tvplus is Samsung TV Plus. Samsung's free, ad-supported streaming app with live channels and on-demand shows.
Can I disable Samsung TV Plus?
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 Samsung TV Plus?
Nothing beyond the app itself.
Sources
- Android Authority: Freeing up space on a Galaxy S26 by removing preinstalled apps (April 2026)Press
- Galaxy Store: Samsung TV Plus listingVendor documentation
- Google Play: Samsung TV PlusGoogle Play listing
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.
Cite this page: https://mysystemapp.com/packages/com.samsung.android.tvplus/ (verified 25 October 2026). Something wrong or out of date? Request a correction.