As an administrator, you can block user access to some system apps on managed mobile devices. System apps are preinstalled apps such as Clock and Calculator for Android. Many of these apps can't be uninstalled, but you can allow or block access to them.
Critical Android system apps
Some system apps are critical for a device to function correctly. We do not recommend blocking or hiding these critical system apps:
- android
- com.android.bluetooth
- com.android.contacts
- com.android.keychain
- com.android.keyguard
- com.android.launcher
- com.android.nfc
- com.android.phone
- com.android.providers.downloads
- com.android.settings
- com.android.systemui
- com.android.vending
- com.google.android.deskclock
- com.google.android.dialer
- com.google.android.gms
- com.google.android.GoogleCamera
- com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
- com.google.android.gsf
- com.google.android.gsf.login
- com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
- com.google.android.marvin.talkback
- com.google.android.nfcprovision
- com.google.android.setupwizard
- com.google.android.webview
- com.samsung.android.contacts
- com.samsung.android.phone
Android accessibility apps
Some Android system apps are for accessibility. We do not recommend blocking or hiding these apps:
- com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier
- com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe