Uninstall Samsung Knox - how it works
If you do not want to use the Samsung Knox service, you can uninstall the application on your smartphone. In this guide, we explain step by step how exactly you have to proceed.
Uninstall Sasmsung Knox completely - this way you will get rid of the service
- Unlock your Samsung smartphone and press the menu button on the cell phone.
- Select the "KNOX settings" and the "About KNOX" here.
- Then tap the "Uninstall" button and then confirm the process with "OK".
- The application is now closed and removed. This may take a few minutes.
- Note: If you have already set up Knox, you will also be offered a backup and the deletion of all data when you uninstall.
Android: Temporarily deactivate Samsung Knox
- Alternatively, you can just deactivate Samsung Knox. To do this, first unlock your smartphone.
- If you tap on the "Apps" category, all installed applications will be displayed.
- In the next step, press the menu button on the smartphone and select the "Delete / switch off apps" option.
- The application is deactivated and all associated data deleted using the delete symbol next to Samsung Knox.
- Finally confirm the process with "OK". You can reactivate Samsung Knox at any time.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how secure Samsung Knox really is.