How do I stop my Samsung Music from opening?

The Samsung Music app is Samsung’s default music player that comes pre-installed on most Samsung Galaxy devices. It allows users to play music files stored on their device as well as stream music from online services. Samsung Music provides features like audio effects, lyric support, playlist creation, and more. It aims to provide a seamless music listening experience optimized for Samsung devices. The app has gone through multiple redesigns over the years and continues to be updated by Samsung with new features.

Cite: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-music/

Confirm the Issue

To check if the Samsung Music app is opening automatically on your device, follow these steps:

First, go to Settings > Apps. Here you will see a list of all apps installed on your device. Scroll down to find Samsung Music.

Tap on Samsung Music from the app list. In the App info screen, check if there is a toggle enabled for “Auto-launch”. If it is enabled, this means Samsung Music has been set to launch automatically when your device boots up or whenever the screen turns on.

You can also launch the AutoStart app to see which apps have auto-launch enabled. According to this GuidingTech article, AutoStart clearly shows all apps configured for auto-launch.

Checking these settings will confirm if Samsung Music is set to open automatically without you launching it.

Disable Auto-Launch in Settings

One of the easiest ways to prevent Samsung Music from automatically opening is to disable its auto-launch permission in your device’s Settings. Here are the steps:

1. Open Settings on your Samsung device and go to “Apps”.

2. Tap on the menu icon in the top-right and choose “Special access”.

3. Select “Auto-launch” and you will see a list of apps that can auto start.

4. Find “Samsung Music” in the list, tap on it, and then toggle off the “Auto-launch” switch.^[1]

This will prevent Samsung Music from automatically launching when your device boots up or you plug-in headphones. You can manually launch the app when needed instead.

^[1]“7 Ways to Prevent Apps from Auto Starting on Android …” https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Apps-from-Auto-Starting-on-Android

Clear Defaults

If Samsung Music continues opening automatically, it’s likely set as the default music player app on your device. You can remove this default setting by going to your phone’s Settings > Apps > Samsung Music > Open by default > Clear defaults.

This will reset Samsung Music so that it no longer launches automatically when you open music files or links. Your device will prompt you to select which music app to use each time, rather than automatically opening Samsung Music.

To clear the defaults on Samsung devices:

Open the Settings app

Tap Apps
Tap the More options button (3 vertical dots) and select Reset app preferences
Tap Reset apps

Confirm by tapping Reset apps again

Now when you try to play a song, your device will ask which app to use instead of defaulting to Samsung Music. You can select a different music player app as the new default if desired.

Disable App Notifications

One way to prevent the Samsung Music app from automatically opening is to disable notifications for the app. Notifications that come through while the phone is locked or when using other apps can trigger the Samsung Music app to launch.

To disable notifications:

Go to Settings and select Apps.
Look for Samsung Music in the list of apps and select it.

Tap Notifications.
Toggle off “Allow notifications” to disable notifications for the app completely. You can also choose to disable certain notification categories like sounds and vibrations.

With notifications turned off, alerts from Samsung Music should no longer trigger the app to automatically open when you don’t want it to. Just be aware this means you won’t get notified about new music or other updates from the app.

Source: How to disable app notifications (Android and Amazon)

Stop Background Processes

One way to stop Samsung Music from automatically opening is to stop it from running in the background. You can force stop the app and restrict background data usage, which will prevent it from launching on its own.

To force stop Samsung Music on your Samsung device, go to Settings > Apps. Find Samsung Music in the list of apps and tap on it. Select “Force Stop” to immediately close the app and all background processes associated with it. This will stop the app from running until you manually open it again.

You can also restrict Samsung Music’s ability to use background data and resources, which may prevent it from automatically launching. Go back into the app info page for Samsung Music and select “Mobile data.” Turn off “Allow background data usage” to disable the app from using mobile data when running in the background. Turn off “Allow app while Data saver on” to restrict background data usage when Data saver mode is enabled on your device.

By force stopping Samsung Music and limiting its background data and resource usage, you can prevent the app from automatically starting up when you don’t intend for it to. This may require periodically force stopping the app again after using it normally. You can also choose to uninstall app updates to rollback to a version that may not have added auto-launch. See this guide for more details on restricting background apps.

Uninstall Updates to Downgrade Samsung Music

One option is to uninstall updates to the Samsung Music app, which will roll it back to the original version that came pre-installed on your device. Older versions may not have the auto-launch feature enabled. Here are the steps to uninstall updates on Android:

Open the Play Store app.
Tap the ≡ icon in the top left corner.
Select “My apps & games.”

Tap the “Installed” tab.
Find and tap on Samsung Music.
Tap “Uninstall updates.”

This will revert Samsung Music to the factory version without upgrading it. You can then check if the auto-launch issue persists. If it does, the original version may have still had that feature enabled. But it’s worth trying this step before a bigger step like factory resetting the phone.

Source: https://gadgetstouse.com/blog/2016/03/21/cant-install-apps-fix-android/

Disable Bixby Routines

Bixby Routines can automate the launch of apps based on certain triggers. Check if you have any Bixby Routines enabled that might be triggering Samsung Music to launch automatically.

To disable Bixby Routines on Samsung phones, open the Bixby app and go to Settings > Routines. Review the list of enabled routines and disable any that might be triggering Samsung Music. For example, routines based on time of day, location, Bluetooth devices, WiFi networks, etc. You can also disable Bixby Routines entirely by toggling off the Master Switch on this screen. For more details, see this guide: https://www.guidingtech.com/disable-bixby-bixby-routines-samsung-s20-s20-plus/

Factory Reset

As a last resort if the issue persists after trying all other troubleshooting methods, you can perform a full factory reset on your Samsung device to wipe it back to factory default settings (Samsung). This will erase all data, settings, and apps on your device and restore it to the state it was in when you first purchased it.

Factory resetting your device should resolve any software-related issues causing apps like Samsung Music to automatically open. It essentially gives you a clean slate. However, resetting your device also deletes all your personal content, so make sure to backup anything important first.

Only perform a factory reset if you have tried less drastic solutions like disabling app notifications and clearing defaults to no avail. And be prepared to take the time to reconfigure your device and redownload apps after the reset process. Going nuclear with a factory reset should be a last resort when you’ve exhausted all other options.

Contact Samsung Support

If you are still experiencing issues with Samsung Music after trying the troubleshooting steps listed above, you may need to reach out to Samsung Support for additional help. Samsung provides several options for getting support on your device:

Samsung Phone Support – You can visit Samsung’s phone support website and search for your specific device model. Here you can find user manuals, software downloads, diagnostic tools, and chat or call with Samsung support agents.

Samsung Support App – Download the Samsung Members app on your device to access live tech support, interactive tutorials, community forums and more. The app allows you to get customized support for your specific Samsung device.

Contact Samsung by Phone – Samsung provides region-specific phone numbers on their website that you can call for technical troubleshooting and support. Wait times may vary.

Twitter Support – Tweet @SamsungSupport to receive basic troubleshooting tips and assistance through Twitter.

Bring to Samsung Store – Make a Genius Bar-style appointment and bring your device into an authorized Samsung retail store for in-person tech support.

If the Samsung Music app is still persistently opening on your device even after trying the above self-help, contacting Samsung Support directly can help escalate the issue and determine if a software restore, update or warranty claim is needed.