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Device Care

Device Care - optimize your Galaxy smartphone

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · com.samsung.android.lool

4.2 out of 5 (144 ratings) 2B downloads v13.8.82.1 26.8 MB Android 11+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v13.8.82.1 (1388201000)
Updated
May 29, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size
26.8 MB
Requires
Android 11+ (API 30)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Jan 23, 2017
Permissions
71 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Device Care is an app by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the Tools category, listed since January 2017. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 11.0.11.0, the APK grew from 10.6 MB to 26.8 MB. Since version 2.1.00.3, the minimum Android version rose from 7.0 to 11. It asks for 71 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 13.8.81.1.

Ratings

4.2out of 5144 ratings
  • 5 ★72%
  • 4 ★5%
  • 3 ★8%
  • 2 ★3%
  • 1 ★13%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v13.8.82.1

- Device Care OneUI4.1 update (Android11, Android12)

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

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

Version history

9 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v2.1.00.3. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v13.8.71.1 it requires Android 11+.

All 9 versions

Device Care among popular Tools apps

Device Care is one of the 36 most downloaded apps in our Tools category.

Device Care and the Tools apps ranked next to it by downloads
AppRatingDownloadsDownload size
Google Assistant 4.4 (141) 2B 2.4 MB
Device Care (this app) 4.2 (144) 2B 26.8 MB
Calculator 4.7 (54) 1B+ 5.9 MB
Google Lens 4.5 (67) 1B+ 7 MB
Google Assistant Go 4.1 (19) 1B+ 17.4 MB

Apps listed next to it in our Tools ranking by downloads (pre-installed system apps left out). Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 29, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Samsung Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature not checked yet May 29, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play May 29, 2026
  • Signed by[email protected], CN=Samsung Cert, OU=DMC, O=Samsung Corporation, L=Suwon City, ST=South Korea, C=KR
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:A5:17:0F:38:19:19:DF:E0:44:6F:CD:AB:18:B1:9A:14:3B:31:63
  • File MD5545f9b8a44b3e39e4d9f5eda197a5638
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (71)

Device Care requests 71 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Device Care APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Device Care for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 11 or later. Version 11.0.11.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 10 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 11.0.11.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Device Care APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 545f9b8a44b3e39e4d9f5eda197a5638.

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