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SecurityLogAgent
Safe to disable: com.samsung.android.securitylogagent Safe to disable Community evidence
An older Samsung security agent that warned about unofficial system changes and powered the app permission monitor. It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss.
What it does
SecurityLogAgent watched for unauthorized changes to the system software and alerted you, and on older Galaxy phones it powered the App permission monitor that flagged apps using sensitive permissions. Device surveys find it on phones such as the Note8 and Note9. On newer phones, permission history moved into Android's own permission manager.
If you disable it
Security alerts about system changes and the App permission monitor stop on phones that have it.
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.securitylogagentTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.securitylogagentThe 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.securitylogagentRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.securitylogagentNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Monitors system integrity and permission use on the phone.
Where it appears
- Made by Samsung Electronics.
- Android versions: 8 to 10.
- Seen on: Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Note8.
Questions people ask
What is com.samsung.android.securitylogagent?
com.samsung.android.securitylogagent is SecurityLogAgent. An older Samsung security agent that warned about unofficial system changes and powered the app permission monitor.
Can I disable SecurityLogAgent?
It is safe to disable: you lose nothing most people will miss. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable SecurityLogAgent?
Security alerts about system changes and the App permission monitor stop on phones that have it.
Sources
- Samsung Lebanon: What is the App permission monitor feature?Vendor documentation
- Samsung Knox: application list, Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B), Android 11Vendor documentation
- Bayton system app database: com.samsung.android.securitylogagentCommunity list
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
Confidence: Community evidence. Backed by community debloat lists and forum reports, not by the maker. How we decide a verdict.
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