Device Care

Name: Device Care
Rating: 3.91 (696528 reviews)
Author: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Device Care - optimize your Galaxy smartphone

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Total installs: 5,354,184,808
Installs / day: —
Rating: 3.9★
Released: 1 Jun 2017
Last update: 3 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
Data is not encrypted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

24 in 3 groups

7 Sensitive8 Notable9 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using
Uninstall other apps from your phone without asking you
Perform actions in other user profiles on the device; normally only for system apps
Act with full access across all user profiles on the device; normally only system apps
Add or remove apps that have administrator control over your device
Create, remove, and manage user profiles on the device; normally only system apps

Device & app historyNotable1

Access to which apps you run, system logs, and your web browsing history

See which apps are running or were recently used on your deviceretrieve running apps · GET_TASKS

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherSensitive22

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Uninstall other apps from your phone without asking youdelete apps · DELETE_PACKAGES
Perform actions in other user profiles on the device; normally only for system appsinteract across users · INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
Act with full access across all user profiles on the device; normally only system appsfull license to interact across users · INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
Add or remove apps that have administrator control over your deviceadd or remove a device admin · MANAGE_DEVICE_ADMINS
Create, remove, and manage user profiles on the device; normally only system appsmanage users · MANAGE_USERS
Change protected system settings, like security options, that normal apps cannot touchmodify secure system settings · WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
See detailed battery use data, which can reveal which apps you useread battery statistics · BATTERY_STATS
Close other apps that are running in the backgroundclose other apps · KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication · NFC
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
See which apps are running or were recently used on your deviceretrieve running apps · GET_TASKS
Restart your phone at any timeforce device reboot · REBOOT
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Change your phone's home screen or lock screen wallpaperset wallpaper · SET_WALLPAPER
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Add shortcuts to your home screen without asking youinstall shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Control displaying and hiding keyguardGoogle Play label
reset system to factory defaultsGoogle Play label
See the shortcuts and settings on your home screenread Home settings and shortcuts · com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

For a more pleasant experience while using your Galaxy smartphone, try the "Device Care" app by Samsung Electronics. With the "Device Care" app, anyone can easily keep their smartphone in good condition. The intuitive screen layout and interactions help the user check the condition of their device at a single glance and maintain their smartphone easily without expert knowledge, as it enables them to take prompt actions if problems, such as malware (viruses, spyware), arise. Some Galaxy devices may not support some of the features outlined below. App updates via the Google Play store are only available on some devices. [Main features] - Reports the current condition of a customer's smartphone on a 100-point scale; - Optimizes a smartphone in one simple click; - Analyzes battery usage on a per-app basis and saves battery power by checking unused apps via App power monitor; - Identifies battery-draining apps; - Provides Power saving mode and Maximum power saving mode to ensure that the user can enjoy their smartphone for an extended period of time; - Manages and frees up Memory efficiently; - Detects malware (viruses, spyware) and provides real-time protection for smartphones; - Offers two widget types for customer convenience. This app requires the following permissions: You can still use the app's basic functions without allowing the optional permissions. [Required permissions] • Notifications: Used to notify you about updates and events

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