Per one tech forum this week: “Google has quietly installed an app on all Android devices called ‘Android System SafetyCore’. It claims to be a ‘security’ application, but whilst running in the background, it collects call logs, contacts, location, your microphone, and much more making this application ‘spyware’ and a HUGE privacy concern. It is strongly advised to uninstall this program if you can. To do this, navigate to 'Settings’ > 'Apps’, then delete the application.”

    • jayandp
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      5
      ·
      10 hours ago

      Using ADB:

      adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.safetycore 
      

      If you have Shizuku and aShell/ShizuShell installed, then just run this command in aShell:

      pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.safetycore 
      

      Alternatively, for a GUI method, setup Shizuku and then use an app like Hail or Ice Box