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How to Block Installation from System Specific App Stores on Android

This guide explains how to block users from installing apps through OEM-specific Android system app stores such as Samsung Galaxy Store, Xiaomi GetApps, Oppo App Market, Vivo App Store, and similar marketplaces.

Android does not provide an API to detect system app stores present on a device automatically. Due to this limitation, the recommended approach is to manually identify the unwanted app stores and add their package names to the blocklist in the MDM console.

Step 1: Identify the Package Names of System App Stores

Common system app store package names include:

App Store Package Name
Samsung Galaxy Store com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
Xiaomi GetApps com.xiaomi.mipicks
Oppo App Market com.oppo.market
Vivo App Store com.bbk.appstore
Huawei AppGallery com.huawei.appmarket
Realme Store com.heytap.market

Note: If you cannot find the package name for a specific manufacturer’s app store, contact MDM Support for assistance.

Step 2: Create an App Blocklist Policy

Once you have the package names of the system app stores, follow the steps below to add them to the blocklist:

  1. Open the MDM console.
  2. Navigate to Inventory.
  3. Click Add New Apps from the left panel.
  4. In the popup:
    • Choose Platform: Android
    • Enter the App Name
      Example: Galaxy Store, GetApps, App Market
    • Enter the Bundle Identifier / Package Name
      Example: com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
  5. Click Add.

After adding the app, ensure you select it and apply the Blocklist action so it is enforced on the devices.

The selected app store will now appear as a blocklisted app under the Apps list.