Android System SafetyCore

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Android System SafetyCore is a program developed and released by Google for the Android platform. Google claims that the software provides on-device security for any Android devices running version 9 (pie) or later.

Android System SafetyCore

Basic Information
Release Year	2025
Product Type	Software
In Production	Yes
Official Website	N/A

Due to a lack of transparency and open sourcing, it has brought significant amounts of concern from consumers, especially those who work in tech security.

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• User Freedom
• User Privacy
• Business Model
• Market Control

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Installation without informed consent (January 22, 2025)

In January 22, 2025, Google quietly released Android System SafetyCore to all Android devices. The installation of the program neither informed consumers that it was installed, nor did it request consumers to install it onto their devices. This additionally bypassed any features consumers have enabled that blocks installations of programs without consumer approval first.

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- Android

- Google