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I recently noticed a strange service in the Network preferences called "SAMSUNG_Android", which seems to be configured as a modem:


I don't have an Android or Samsung device and I've never plugged one into my computer. The only things I've recently plugged in are an iPhone, iPad, and Sony camera.

I noticed this yesterday, and deleted the service. Today, it's back!

Where could this be coming from, and how can I make it go away for good?

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This looks like someone near you has a Samsung Android device with the ability to create a personal WiFi hotspot.

Your computer WiFi is able to detect this so will add it to your list of available networks.

I'm not on the mac at the moment so cannot give you instructions with screen shots on how to remove, I will do this later for you

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It's not on the list of Wi-Fi networks, but it's an entirely new network service. Can this still happen? – jtbandes Mar 21 '12 at 10:38
Yes, It can also happen if you go into an area with a new network service. Just go kncking on your neighbours doors. – Graeme Hutchison Mar 21 '12 at 10:47
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Did you by any chance install the Android SDK? Apparently, installing it create this network interface.

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