Safe to disable
Meta's Facebook app, which Samsung preinstalls on many Galaxy phones, sometimes as a placeholder until updated.
Third-party package
Spotify
Safe to disable: com.spotify.music Safe to disable Vendor documentation
The Spotify music and podcast app, preinstalled on many Galaxy phones since Samsung's 2019 partnership. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
Spotify is a music and podcast streaming service with free and paid plans. Spotify says its 2019 deal with Samsung put the app on new Galaxy phones, from the Galaxy S10 onward, and reports from 2026 still list it on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It is published on the Play Store and runs while you play music or download for offline listening.
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 > Spotify > Disable.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.spotify.musicTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.spotify.musicThe 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.spotify.musicRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.spotify.musicNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Once you sign in, Spotify records your listening activity under its privacy policy.
Where it appears
- Made by Spotify.
- Android versions: 9 to 16.
- Seen on: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S10.
- Listed on Google Play: Spotify on Google Play.
Questions people ask
What is com.spotify.music?
com.spotify.music is Spotify. The Spotify music and podcast app, preinstalled on many Galaxy phones since Samsung's 2019 partnership.
Can I disable Spotify?
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 Spotify?
Nothing beyond the app itself.
Sources
- Spotify Newsroom: Samsung devices with Spotify preinstalled (2021)Press
- Notebookcheck: Galaxy S26 Ultra criticized for its preinstalled apps (March 2026)Press
- Galaxy Store: Spotify listingVendor documentation
- Google Play: Spotify: Music and PodcastsGoogle Play listing
- 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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