How to Disable KNOX Security Service on Samsung Galaxy Devices
The are various instances of exploits bringing out the security vulnerabilities of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy devices. To arouse the trust of business class customers, Samsung also launched an ad campaign. However, it was with the launch of the Galaxy S4 that the company introduced a dedicated security service trademarked as Samsung KNOX.
Previously, the service was only available for people in enterprise and in government institutions. Later during IFA event in Berlin, Samsung showcased some new devices like the Note 3, Note 10.1 2014 Edition, Galaxy Gear and also revealed the commercial availability of a its Knox mobile security system that helps better protect device data against unauthorized use.
What is Samsung KNOX?
In this way, if you have Knox installed on your device which you use as a personal and as a workplace phone both, Knox lets you store enterprise applications (corporate email, contacts, calendar, etc.) securely using an Exchange ActiveSync Server. The service is capable of separating personal and work data and thus it makes it possible for both types of data to coexist on a Knox-enabled device. You just have to press an icon to switch from personal to business mode.
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Why Disable Samsung KNOX?
There’s no doubt that Samsung Knox service is really a good security solution for those who got a financial and business reason to protect their data, but there are still many others who might not like to have it on their device. If you are not a fan of the kind of security Knox provides and love to root your device and install custom ROMs on it without caring about the security warnings, we have come with some tips to disable Samsung Knox security shield on your device. Knox might also be responsible for FC (force close) error with some of your root perm apps, and so this is another sound reason to disable it.
If you have KNOX on your Galaxy device and you have rooted it, you’ll see a verification message that pops up every time SuperSU is called for action by some apps on your device. The message runs like this:
“SuperSU tried to access system in your device without authorization. This action was blocked”.
You can get rid of this annoying thing easily by disabling Knox service and its agent apps.
Disabling KNOX Using Terminal Emulator
- This method requires root access on your device.
- Download and install the Terminal Emulator app on your phone or tablet.
- Launch the app on your device and grant it root permission when prompted.
- When you see the command box, type the following command:
su pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
- Doing this will disable Samsung Knox on your device
Alternative Method To Disable KNOX
Download and install an app that is capable of freezing system apps on Android devices.
Titanium Backup is a good option. Open TB when it is installed and freeze the following apps:
- com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
- com.sec.knox.eventsmanager
- KLMS Agent
- KNOX
- Knox Notification Manager
- KNOX Store
Disabling KNOX Notifications
If you just want to disable Knox notifications on your Samsung Galaxy device, there is a good app available at the Google Play Store that requires root access and makes the job pretty easier:
Here ends our easy-to-follow tips tip on turning all Samsung Knox services off on Samsung Galaxy devices. If you have a question or problem related to the topic, you can share with us via comments. Also, do not forget to give us your feedback on how it worked for.
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