com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard

Most Samsung gadget users are likely unaware of the many features that could greatly enhance their device’s functionality and user experience. Among these features is the Quickboard tool, which we will explore in-depth in this article, including a discussion on com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard.

Samsung is a South Korean multinational company that encompasses several businesses. Interestingly, it was founded as a trading company by Lee Byung-Chul in 1938, and only in the 1960s did it expand to become Samsung Electronics.

Today, Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest IT company, with additional achievements including being the second largest shipbuilder and the thirteenth largest construction company, known as Samsung Heavy Industries and Samsung Engineering, respectively. Samsung devices are known for their user-friendly interface and affordability, making them a popular choice for people of all ages. Additionally, many features are built-in, eliminating the need for third-party applications that may be required for other brands.

What is com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard?

To make the subject easier to understand, let’s begin by explaining some fundamental concepts in chronological order before we dive into the details. This approach will prevent the subject matter, which involves a string of characters and alphabets, from feeling unfamiliar to you.

How do apps work?

Apps, or applications, are programs that provide the desired output upon execution. They come in three types: desktop apps, web apps, and mobile apps. Desktop apps are the complete versions of the program with accessibility to all its features, while mobile apps are smaller versions due to space constraints and may have reduced accessibility to features. Web apps require an internet connection and are accessed through search engines. For this section, we will only discuss mobile apps.

Downloading mobile apps is easy – just go to the app store or play store and download the desired application. When using an app, you interact with a Graphical User Interface (GUI), which acts as a medium between the program and user. However, behind the scenes, a program runs in the background. The colorful icons on your screens are the icing on the cake, so to speak. Every application requires specific files to access and store data while it runs in the foreground. Upon installation, these files are automatically downloaded to your device’s storage. Deleting these files, intentionally or unintentionally, can impact the proper functioning of your apps.

Com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard

Let’s now address the main topic at hand. Despite its extension, this string is not a website but rather a file or folder on your device containing data related to a specific application. Samsung uses reverse domain naming to uniquely identify files in your operating system. This particular file or folder belongs to the quickboard widget, developed by Samsung. Although not explicitly listed in your settings, quickboard is present in other tools on your device and is part of the “Media and Devices” widget.

This folder helps connect your mobile device to other devices via Bluetooth or WiFi by accessing a database held on servers. For instance, when using screen mirroring to connect your phone to your TV, you will see this extension in your Google activity. It enables remote control of other devices using your mobile as the source.

Media and Devices

To find media and devices,

• To access these options, simply swipe down the notification panel on your Samsung device. Note that the location of these options may differ depending on the device’s version.
• Under “Devices,” you can view all the gadgets you have connected to in the past using Bluetooth or WiFi. By tapping on them, you can view their settings and easily switch between devices by selecting the desired one.
• The “Media” option displays any media currently being played on your device, such as songs or movies. It also shows alternative devices that you can connect to besides your mobile.
• Keep in mind that when you connect to external devices to play media, the com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard folder works in the background.

Quickboard

By now, you should have a clear understanding of what quickboard is. In essence, quickboard is a feature on Samsung devices that offers shortcuts for accessing and connecting with apps. It streamlines the process of accessing applications by providing quick tools that can be accessed with just one tap or swipe, instead of having to search for them manually throughout your device.

For example, taking a screenshot typically requires holding down both the volume and power buttons. This can be cumbersome if you need to take multiple screenshots. With quick tools, you can use a shortcut that allows you to take a screenshot with just a single button press.

How to set up Quick tools?

To set up quick tools on your Samsung device;

1. Open the “Settings” app.
2. Tap on “Accessibility”.
3. In “Accessibility”, select “Interaction and Dexterity”.
4. Turn on the “Assistant Menu” by tapping on the slider button.
5. An icon resembling the Windows logo will appear on your screen.
6. Tap on the icon to view the default options.
7. To customize and add shortcuts to your quick tool, go to “Select Assistant menu items”.
8. To add shortcuts for individual apps, tap on “Select apps to show contextual menus with” and enable the slider button for the apps of your choice.

How to disable com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard?

There are two methods for removing this file or folder from your device. The first is by using third-party applications, while the second involves using ADB (Android Command Line Bridge). ADB is a command-line tool that assists with debugging your Android phone. If your phone is rooted, then using ADB to uninstall the file is recommended. Rooted means having access to certain files on your device that are essential for its functioning. To avoid deleting any important files that might affect your device, most files on your device are rooted by developers. 

Third-party applications

You can install apps that can help you remove these files from the play store. Some popular apps include Clean Master and Uninstall Master. 

ADB

The best way to delete the files using ADB is to connect your phone via a USB cable and access the device drives in the ADB command tool on your computer. 

To enable debugging on your mobile;

1. Go to the settings menu on your mobile device.
2. Tap on “About phone” to access information about your device.
3. Select “Software Information” to view details about the software on your device.
4. Scroll down the page to locate the build number of your device.

4. If you tap on the build number seven times you will be given access to developer settings.
5. Type in the password of your device and head to the “Developer options” in settings.

6. Find “USB debugging” and enable the toggle.

7. Connect your phone to the computer via a USB cable.
8. A dialog box will open on your phone. Click on “Allow USB debugging”.
9. Open the ADB command box on your computer.
10. Type the command “ADB uninstall com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard”.

Conclusion

Having com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard installed can bring great benefits and enhance the already existing features on your device, so I suggest keeping it installed. It is completely safe and won’t cause any harm to your device, so there’s no need to worry. I hope this article has answered all of your questions about Quickboard.

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