# How to Block Installation from System Specific App Stores on Android

Last updated: July 24, 2026

This guide explains how to block users from installing apps through OEM-specific Android app stores, such as Samsung Galaxy Store or Xiaomi GetApps, since Android provides no API to detect these stores automatically. Administrators must manually identify each store's package name and add it to a blocklist in the MDM console via Inventory > Add New Apps, then apply the blocklist action to enforce it on devices.

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](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/support.html) 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why can't I block OEM app stores like Samsung Galaxy Store automatically?

Android doesn't provide an API to detect system app stores present on a device, so they can't be blocked automatically. You need to manually identify each store's package name and add it to a blocklist in the MDM console.

### How do I find the package name of an OEM app store I want to block?

Common package names are listed on this page, such as com.sec.android.app.samsungapps for Samsung Galaxy Store or com.xiaomi.mipicks for Xiaomi GetApps. If you can't find the package name for a specific manufacturer's store, contact MDM Support for assistance.

### How do I add an app store to the blocklist in the MDM console?

Go to Inventory, click Add New Apps, choose Platform: Android, enter the app name and its package name, then click Add. Select the added app and apply the Blocklist action so it's enforced on devices.