Korean company Samsung is at the forefront in the field of mobile technology. Their smartphones based on the Android operating system traditionally occupy the top ranks of the rating. But the corporation is not only engaged in the hardware of smartphones. Everyone knows their proprietary shell for Android, which is much more convenient than the standard system launcher. But now the company, without the knowledge of users, installed the Samsung Billing application on devices with the next update. What is this program and why is it needed? Let's try to figure it out.
What kind of app is this?
Samsung billing - what is it? This is precisely the question that has arisen for many owners of Samsung smartphones after the next update. At its core, this application is an analogue of the famous Apple Pay service, but with some changes. The company spent a lot of time and effort developing this application, not to mention the budget. But users took it rather cool and are trying hard to remove it from the smartphone. Meanwhile, this is a very useful program for those who often buy something online.
This application was conceived as a program for paying for purchases in online games and the "Android" market. This is the essence of Samsung Billing. That it is very convenient is understandable. But it is somewhat alarming that this application takes a certain commission when paying with it any service. Nevertheless, many are actively using the new option and note that making purchases has become quite convenient. Especially such an option pleased those who day and night chopped into paid games.
The principle of the application
So, what is the principle of this program? The application deducts money for the purchase of any content directly from the personal account of the subscriber. Simply put, you are paying with your balance. This is the essence of Samsung Billing. What is it? Sell or face to face? It's hard to say, but millions of people around the world use this option. And they don’t really complain. Quite the contrary. Those who love paid games (or conditionally paid with paid content) are simply thrilled. After all, you can replenish the game account without leaving it. True, this can be ruined.
Oddly enough, but almost all Russian operators support Samsung Billing. The application works great on the devices of Russians. There is also support in other CIS countries. But far from all have decided to use a similar payment method instead of the usual one (using WebMoney or a plastic card). For some reason, there is no special trust in this option yet. Moreover, while in the application you can only use purchases made through the Samsung application store.
How to use the app?
Everything is very simple. Just run the application. It will determine your number and all the necessary attributes. The most interesting thing is that this form of payment is available both for "contractors" and for those who are on payment "in fact." After the first launch, the application will prompt you to come up with a password for all operations. Better to do it. Then the program "settles" in the background. And when buying applications through the store or paying for game services, it will be offered to use the Samsung Billing application. Thus, paying for purchases is very convenient. But you can very quickly kill the whole balance on these charms.
In fact, using the application will not cause any questions. Reasonably executed navigation, Russian in the kit, intuitive interface. All this makes using the program very comfortable. And this is a definite plus. In general, developers from Samsung are able to create high-quality programs. But the first time they do not do very well. That is why it is better to wait for the corrective releases. And then use the program "to the fullest." Before that, it’s better not to use the application.
Can I uninstall this program?
The trouble is that this is a system application. But there is a way to remove Samsung Billing, for which you only need the presence of root-rights on the phone. In order to gain superuser rights, just use the Framaroot or Kingoroot program. They will do everything automatically. But it is worth warning that after rutting the device, the warranty is lost. Even if you reverse it, the Samsung service center cannot be fooled. These cunning guys will immediately detect interference with the firmware. So you do everything at your own peril and risk.
After successfully obtaining superuser rights, you need to install the Titanium Backup program. It is she who allows you to remove system applications. Including Samsung Billing. What kind of program is it and what is it for, we have analyzed a little higher. If you are not a fan of mobile games and do not buy anything on the Market, then you do not need it. Feel free to delete. And how to do this using Titanium Backup can be read in the program itself. She is in Russian. And everything is beautifully painted there.
Positive reviews
Those who have already used the new service from Samsung are already actively discussing it in numerous forums and with foam at the mouth prove to each other how beautiful this idea is. All owners of Samsung devices note the extremely fast application. Payment is made in seconds. And this is a definite plus. Also, many note a pleasant and intuitive interface. Some consider the presence of the Russian language a plus (although this is already understandable, because the program is integrated into the firmware). Almost everyone agrees that this program makes life easier for users and helps them not to be distracted from their favorite games.
Negative reviews
Other users argue hoarsely with those who perform praising eulogies to the Korean giant. They insist that in this way the company is trying to pull as much money out of users ’wallets as possible (and in part they are right). Others say that such an application was specially created to "fool" people, since it is impossible to accurately track what percentage is withdrawn when paying. Also, some note that sometimes the application performs some very suspicious operations, which hints at the constant debiting of some insignificant amount from the subscriber’s personal account. And such statements cannot be called delusional and paranoid. For the application is really some kind of "muddy".
Why is it better not to use this program?
Like every alpha version of any application, this one also has flaws and weaknesses. They are expressed in extremely unstable work, loading the system. In obscure background operations and suspicious activity of the program. Also, the percentage withdrawn when paying is not quite clear. All this makes using Samsung Billing an extremely bad idea. It’s worth the wait for patches and fixes. When the developers patch up all the holes and fix the idle processes, then it will be possible to fully use the service. It’s better not to run this application at all. The strangest thing is that if you have already launched, then you can not stop it. Need to delete. And we described this fascinating process a little higher. He, of course, threatens to lose the license, but it’s better that way than to feed the corporation for no reason.
Conclusion
The Samsung Billing program has just been reviewed. What it is is already clear. One thing is not clear: is it safe to use this application. Leading security experts agree on one thing: this program is not yet credible. Therefore, it is better not to use it. For it is not known what she is actually doing at the time when she simply hangs in the background. Nevertheless, the idea is good. The program can make life easier for many users, especially those who love mobile games and do not spare any money on them.