In a world increasingly reliant on smartphones, data privacy concerns are becoming a major issue for users—one such concern is .
Developed by , SafetyCore is designed to monitor apps on Android devices and is marketed as a .
However, its functionality may grant Google to collect user data. Here’s a detailed breakdown along with steps to remove it if you wish.
is part of the framework, developed for Android devices running .
It was rolled out in and operates as a .
It is designed to automatically scan apps in the background () to detect:
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Malware or viruses
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Apps performing unauthorized operations
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Suspicious activity violating Google’s policies
The , according to Google, is to warn users about in Google Messages. If you receive an image that may contain nudity, to prevent accidental exposure.
However, the issue is that and collects data such as:
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A of installed apps
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of applications
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, including power-on and power-off times
Would You Want to Remove It?
Despite Google’s claims that , there are , including:
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such as emails or locally stored files
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about what data is tracked and how it’s used
- , as background scans may slow the phone or drain battery life
To disable SafetyCore, you must revoke its Device Administrator permissions. Follow these steps carefully:
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Open your (Settings).
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Go to (or Apps with Admin Access).
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Look for or in the list.
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Tap on the app and select to revoke its permissions.
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Restart your phone to apply the changes
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: Malicious apps could exploit security vulnerabilities.
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: Some apps, like Google Pay, require active protection frameworks.
- : SafetyCore helps Google update threat lists, and disabling it may delay security patches.
To, consider these alternatives:
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Use a browser like to block tracking.
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Replace with , an encrypted email service.
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Go to → → [] →
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Remove unnecessary access (e.g., microphone, location).
By following these steps, you can and decide how much access Google has to your device.