If you’ve been digging through your Samsung tablet's system settings or battery usage and stumbled upon , you’re likely wondering what it is and if it’s safe.
The is a core system component developed by Samsung (indicated by the com.sec prefix). Its primary job is to manage the Multi Window tray (also known as the Multi-Window sidebar or Edge Panels).
Here is a quick breakdown of what this service does and why it’s on your device. What is it? If you’ve been digging through your Samsung tablet's
You will lose the ability to use the Multi Window sidebar or Edge Panels, making multitasking much more difficult.
If you see it using battery, it’s usually because you’ve been frequently using split-screen features. If you don't use these features at all, you can turn off "Edge Panels" in your Display Settings , which will put the service into a dormant state. Here is a quick breakdown of what this
It is a legitimate Samsung system application. It is not malware, spyware, or a virus. Because it is a system app, you will often see it running in the background so that your multitasking features are ready to use instantly. Can (or should) you disable it?
It controls the transparency, animations, and layout of the app shortcuts in that specific side menu. Is it safe? If you see it using battery, it’s usually
It handles the sidebar that allows you to drag and drop apps into split-screen mode.