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What Is com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim?

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What Is com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim?

If you are here to find out what is com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim and how does it work, you have come to the right place. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about it and we have also answered if it can be deleted or not. 

Android Package and Name Convention

Before you start reading about the main topic, you should know what does a package mean on Android.

Android apps have a package that contains important files and source code, all packages have a unique package name so the system can check what apps are installed. In other words, a unique name is necessary to identify the app to avoid conflicts and complete basic processes like app updation.

com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim Meaning?

com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim is the Android package of the Compatibility Test Suite (CTS), a free test suit for Android device manufacturers to check for incompatibilities with Android OS throughout the development of the device. 

Now you know what com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim is and why is it named like that. Keep in mind there will be two packages: com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim and com.android.cts.ctsshim, the one that has priv in it means it’s a privileged system app located in a priv-app directory of the system partition. Some websites have stated that the priv used here stands for private but it’s completely false. 

Is com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim Safe?

Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) is developed by Google so there is no doubt about its safety. Some people think it’s a trojan, malware, or some kind of virus but we can assure you that it’s completely safe.

Should You Delete com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim?

No, com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim does not cause any issues for most people, removing it may create problems. 

How to Fix Problems Caused By com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim

This package usually does not cause any errors but if you are facing any problem caused by it, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap on apps.
  3. Tap on the ellipsis icon (three vertical dots on the top right corner).
  4. Tap on System apps.
  5. Find and tap on com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim.
  6. Go to its storage and finally tap on Clear data.

When done, repeat the same for com.android.cts.ctsshim.

What to Do If This Method Does Not Fix the Issue? 

You can force stop com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim and com.android.cts.ctsshim by following the steps mentione below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap on apps.
  3. Tap on the ellipsis icon (three vertical dots on the top right corner).
  4. Tap on System apps.
  5. Find and tap on com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim.
  6. Tap on Force stop.

If force stopping these apps does not fix the issue, you can factory reset your device, factory resetting will change all settings to default and usually fixes all the small bugs but keep in mind factory resetting will wipe your device’s data so make sure you backup your data before doing it. 

To factory reset your device Go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory data reset.

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