Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Samsung in 2024, alleging improper treatment of its Galaxy Store amid Google's dominance of app distribution on Android smartphones. Despite Samsung being a major smartphone manufacturer, the Galaxy Store contributes only one percent of app revenue. The lawsuit contended that a revenue-sharing agreement limited the Galaxy Store's independence. Additional concerns included Samsung's 'Auto Blocker' feature, which restricted users' ability to install apps from outside the official stores. The case has involved significant legal activity since its initiation, culminating in various court filings and a voluntary dismissal related to specific claims.
Epic Games' lawsuit claimed that Samsung's Galaxy Store is underperforming due to its alignment with Google's Play Store, which allegedly controls software distribution channels.
The suit highlighted that Samsung's Galaxy Store, although installed on millions of devices, only accounts for one percent of app sales, indicating a lack of competitiveness against the Play Store.
Epic Games argued that a revenue-sharing arrangement between Samsung and Google impeded the independent operation of the Galaxy Store, further limiting app sales.
Issues raised included Samsung's 'Auto Blocker' feature, which hampered the installation of apps from sources outside the Play Store, restricting user choice.
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