About Samsung Accessory Service
Samsung Accessory Service is a communication-focused app published by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. that acts as the link between a Samsung phone and the accessories designed to work with it. The listing is for version 3.1.96.61111, released on 2025-12-03, and it falls squarely into the communication category of Android software.
What this service is for Rather than presenting you with a menu of settings or content, this app runs as background infrastructure. Its job is to keep the handset and paired accessories talking to one another, so that a wearable, a set of earbuds, or another supported device can exchange data with the phone without you managing the connection by hand. Because of that role, it is normally present as a supporting component rather than something you open and browse.
Compatibility and device support The build requires Android 4.0.3 or newer, so it covers an extremely broad range of hardware, including quite old handsets alongside newer devices. Since the app is distributed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., it is aimed at users of that manufacturer's ecosystem who connect branded accessories to their phone. Anyone unsure about a particular accessory should check the accessory's own documentation for confirmation.
Size and storage footprint At 11.3 MB, the package is small by the standards of modern Android applications. It occupies little space on internal storage, which matters because a service of this kind tends to remain installed permanently rather than being opened occasionally and then removed. Users managing tight storage budgets will find it a light addition.
Version information The version carried by this listing is 3.1.96.61111, dated 2025-12-03. No content rating has been assigned to the app in this listing. If you are recording or reporting on the build, that version string and date are the identifiers to refer to.
APK Information
- Version
- 3.1.96.61111
- Size
- 11.3 MB
- Android
- 4.0.3+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Dec 3, 2025
- Package
- com.samsung.accessory
- Developer
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Features
Accessory pairing support
Background communication
Samsung device integration
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Android version do I need to run Samsung Accessory Service?
The build requires Android 4.0.3 or newer. That covers a very wide span of devices, from older handsets to newer devices released much later. Because the requirement is so low, most phones in active use should be able to install it, though individual accessory pairing still depends on the phone and accessory supporting each other.
How much storage space does the app take up?
The package size is 11.3 MB, which is small for an Android application. It leaves most of your internal storage free for photos, media, and other apps, and it is lightweight enough to keep permanently installed as a supporting service without noticeably affecting available space.
What does Samsung Accessory Service actually do?
It sits in the communication category and works as a background link between your phone and Samsung accessories, letting the two exchange data without you managing the connection manually. It is a supporting component supplied by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and is normally present so that paired accessories function correctly rather than being an app you browse for content.
Which version is included in this listing and when was it released?
The latest version shown is 3.1.96.61111, released on 2025-12-03. Use that full version string if you need to confirm which build you have installed or to record the release in a compatibility report.
Is a content rating listed for this app?
No content rating is stated for this listing, so the rating field is effectively unknown. Anyone needing classification details for policy or parental-control purposes should look for that information elsewhere, as it is not provided here.
