What is the random app

[starshine]

So help is needed peeps and I thank you in advance if u can shed any light in this one.

This app called Android Switch has randomly appeared on my samsung galaxy s23 ultra app list and I never installed it either.

After reading the reviews on Google playstore I'm a tad concerned as you can imagine as it has access to all my permissions again I never allowed this.

Does anyone else have this app on thier device and if so can you explain what it's actually for.1

[Piper123]

Hey there

The Android Switch app from Google helps users move data from an iPhone to an Android device without using a cable. The app can be used to transfer photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events. It also provides information on switching and guides users through setting up the new device.

[Piper123 · Accepted solution]

This is a Google system app which would have arrived to your device during an update.

There are literally hundreds of system apps on your device that don't need you to download them. They help to run the Android Operating System and Functionality.

[host2334]

It's on mine as well I've been trying to figure out how to get it sorted

[AndrewL]

@host2334: Please be assured that Android Switch is an official application from Google LLC.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.restore&hl=en_GB

The app is an embedded feature of the Android OS and cannot be deleted, however you do have the option of disabling it by heading to Settings > Apps > Android Switch > Disable.

[starshine]

Thank you all do very much for your help 🙏