If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone and noticed an app called Deco Pic, it is Samsung’s own sticker and effects tool for the camera. It adds AR stickers, frames and filters to photos and videos, and it appears inside the Camera app rather than as something you usually open on its own. This guide explains what it does, whether it is safe, and how to switch it off if you never use it.
What Deco Pic does
- Adds stickers and animated effects that follow your face while you shoot.
- Offers frames and decorations you can place on photos and short videos.
- Works with the Camera app’s fun or AR modes, depending on your model and Android version.
- Comes preinstalled on many Galaxy phones and tablets, which is why you never downloaded it.
How to use it
- Open the Camera app on your Galaxy phone.
- Look for the smiley or sticker icon, often under More or in the fun and AR modes.
- Pick a sticker or frame; the preview updates immediately.
- Take the photo or record the video; it is saved to Gallery as usual.
The exact position of the button differs between One UI versions, so if you cannot find it, search your phone’s settings for “stickers” or check Samsung’s support pages for your model.
Is it safe, or is it spyware?
It is a genuine Samsung app, not malware, and it comes signed and updated through Galaxy Store or Google Play. Like any camera feature, it needs camera and storage permissions to work. If you are unsure whether an app on your phone is the real one, open Settings > Apps, tap the app and check that the developer is Samsung, and that it updates through an official store.
How to disable or remove it
| Option | What happens | How |
|---|---|---|
| Uninstall updates | Returns to the preinstalled version | Settings > Apps > Deco Pic > three dots > Uninstall updates |
| Disable | The app stops running and disappears from the app list | Settings > Apps > Deco Pic > Disable |
| Uninstall | Possible only if your model allows it | Long-press the icon > Uninstall, or from Settings > Apps |
| Remove permissions | Keeps the app but blocks camera access | Settings > Apps > Deco Pic > Permissions |
Disabling is the safe middle ground: nothing is deleted, the sticker modes simply stop appearing. If a camera mode misbehaves afterwards, enable the app again from the same screen.
Alternatives if you want more stickers
Samsung’s AR Emoji covers avatars and custom stickers, and social apps such as Instagram and Snapchat include far larger effect libraries. Installing extra “sticker” apps from unknown developers is rarely worth it: they often want broad permissions and show ads. Stick to apps from the official stores with a named developer and recent updates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the stickers back after disabling it?
Yes. Open Settings, find the app in the disabled list and tap Enable; the camera modes return after you reopen the Camera app.
Does it use a lot of battery?
Only while you use a sticker mode, because it processes the camera image live. It does not run in the background otherwise.
Is it available on non-Samsung phones?
No. It is part of the Galaxy software. Other makers have their own camera sticker features.
Where are the photos saved?
In your normal Gallery, alongside other camera photos, usually in the DCIM folder.
Deco Pic is a small extra rather than something to worry about: Samsung’s own sticker layer for the camera. Use it when you want a playful photo, and disable it in Settings if you would rather it stayed out of the way. Either choice is safe, and you can change your mind at any time from the same screen.