Device security
Advanced
The malware scan inside Device care, shown as App protection, which uses a partner antivirus engine.
Samsung package
Device care
Keep: com.samsung.android.lool Keep Vendor documentation
Samsung's battery, storage, memory and security settings hub, shown in Settings as Battery and device care. Keep it: Device care is needed for the phone, its updates or its security.
Searching for it by name? Read the full answer on Device Care .
What it does
Device care is the Samsung screen that groups battery settings, storage cleanup, memory, app protection and diagnostics. It runs a daily automatic optimization, hosts Power saving, charging and battery-protection options, and scores the phone's condition. It is part of the Settings app on Galaxy phones and is updated through the Play Store and Galaxy Store. Parts of it run in the background to manage battery use and the daily optimization.
Also shown as Battery and device care.
If you disable it
The Battery and device care section stops opening, which can take away Power saving, charging and battery-protection settings and the storage and memory tools.
How to disable it
On most phones Settings greys out Disable for this package, so ADB is the way to turn it off. The commands below work without root and can be undone.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.loolTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.loolThe stronger option removes it for your user only; the original copy stays on the phone and a factory reset brings it back. Prefer disabling: it is easier to undo.
Uninstall for the main user
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.loolRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.loolNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Reads battery, storage and app usage on the phone to make its recommendations; the security scan checks apps with Samsung's antivirus partner.
Where it appears
- Made by Samsung Electronics.
- Android versions: 9 to 16.
- Seen on: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24.
- Listed on Google Play: Device care on Google Play.
Questions people ask
What is com.samsung.android.lool?
com.samsung.android.lool is Device care. Samsung's battery, storage, memory and security settings hub, shown in Settings as Battery and device care.
Can I disable Device care?
Keep it: Device care is needed for the phone, its updates or its security. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable Device care?
The Battery and device care section stops opening, which can take away Power saving, charging and battery-protection settings and the storage and memory tools.
Is Device care the same as a cleaner app?
It is Samsung's built-in settings area for battery, storage and memory. You do not need a separate cleaner or booster app on a Galaxy phone.
Sources
- Samsung: Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device CareVendor documentation
- Samsung UK: What is Device Care and how do I use it?Vendor documentation
- Galaxy Store: Device Care listingVendor documentation
- Google Play: Device CareGoogle Play listing
- Samsung Knox: application list, Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B), Android 11Vendor documentation
- Bayton system app database: com.samsung.android.loolCommunity list
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Vendor documentation. Backed by the maker's own documentation, the Android source or the Play listing. How we decide a verdict.
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