App Discovery (OEM)

Formats built for every moment on the device

AppSamurai partners with leading OEMs and alternative app stores to put your app in front of users from the very first tap. Increase installs, drive user acquisition, and expand reach at every stage of the device lifecycle.

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AppSamurai OEM app discovery across two Android devices

Trusted by leading operators & OEMs

1.2B
Monthly active users reached
800M
Active Android devices
130+
Countries across OEM and carrier partners
70%
Global smartphone share running Android
Placements

Placements for every moment that matters.

AppSamurai OEM display formats: splash, banner, push, and icons
01 Display Ads

Keep your app where attention already lives.

Stay visible across the surfaces people check most: the home screen, the notification shade, the app they just closed. Splash screens for high-impact moments, banners for consistent visibility, push notifications that drive action, and home-screen icons that keep your brand front and center, all without disrupting the experience users came for.

On-deviceHome screen to notification shade
Non-intrusiveSits where attention lives
AppSamurai OEM native placements matching the surrounding content
02 Native Ads

Ads that belong in the feed, not on top of it.

Native placements are built to disappear into whatever they sit inside. Instead of interrupting the experience, they match its shape: another card in the feed, another icon in the store, another recommendation that feels like it belonged there all along.

In-feedAnother card that belongs
In-storeAnother recommendation
AppSamurai Play-Auto-Install surfacing an app during new device setup
03 Play-Auto-Install

Reach users in the most receptive minutes they will ever have.

The first few minutes with a new phone are the most receptive a user will ever be. Play-Auto-Install meets them right there, surfacing your app before they have even opened a store, turning device setup into one of your strongest acquisition channels.

Pre-storeDiscovery before the app store
Peak intentThe new-device moment
Strategic targeting

Forge user connections through strategic targeting

OEM advertising is dynamic and seamless, enhancing the user experience with intuitive, targeted ads based on location, behavior, and demographics, reaching the right users at the right moment in their device journey.

Appographic

Targets users based on the apps they already have installed on their device.

Retargeting

Re-engages users who have interacted with your app but have not converted yet.

Keyword

Reaches users based on the search terms and keywords they use across the device.

Device Type

Segments users by the specific device model, manufacturer, or hardware tier they own.

Socio-demographic

Layers in age, gender, income, and other demographic signals for precision reach.

App Category

Targets users based on the categories of apps they spend the most time in.

User behavior

Uses in-app actions and usage patterns to identify high-intent, high-value users.

Time spent

Prioritizes users who spend the most time in categories relevant to your app.

Case studies

Growth on the world's biggest device networks

BtcTurk OEM campaign on Samsung, Oppo and Xiaomi devices with a 24% KYC completion rate
BtcTurk

To expand its mobile user base, BtcTurk partnered with AppSamurai to leverage OEM strategies, delivering high-impact app placements on devices like Samsung, Oppo, and Xiaomi. This targeted approach boosted engagement and drove significant growth in Turkey's competitive cryptocurrency market.

24%KYC completion rate
TapNation OEM campaign across Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo and Vivo with 116% ROAS
TapNation

AppSamurai partnered with TapNation to expand its user base and boost revenue for mobile hits like Thief Puzzle and Doll Dress. Leveraging top OEMs including Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo, TapNation's games gained prime visibility in native app stores and recommended sections, unlocking new UA channels and reaching millions.

116%ROAS achieved

Frequently asked questions

What is OEM advertising?

OEM (original equipment manufacturer) advertising places your app directly on the device through manufacturer and carrier partnerships, from pre-installs during setup to on-device recommendations, display, and native placements across the app lifecycle.

What is Play-Auto-Install (PAI)?

Play-Auto-Install surfaces and installs your app during new-device setup, before the user has opened an app store. It captures the highest-intent moment in the device journey, turning setup into an acquisition channel.

Which devices and carriers can you reach?

AppSamurai works with leading OEMs and carriers including Samsung, Oppo, Nokia, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Cricket, reaching over 800 million active Android devices across more than 130 countries.

How do you target the right users?

Placements use appographic, retargeting, keyword, device type, socio-demographic, app category, user behavior, and time-spent signals, so your app reaches the right users at the right moment in their device journey.

Is OEM advertising disruptive to users?

No. Formats are built to fit the device experience. They sit where attention already lives and match the surrounding content instead of interrupting the experience users came for.

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