Samsung’s Knox security platform creates a separate container for secure settings. If your device is Knox-enforced (e.g., a work phone), SetEdit will permanently show the error. The only workaround is to disable Knox (voiding warranty) or use a non-Knox device.
Tap the value you want to modify. The error message should no longer appear, and you will see the edit dialogue box. Alternative Method: Shizuku (No Computer Required)
Android 14 introduced restrictions blocking apps that target older API levels (such as API 22, which SetEdit targets to bypass post-Marshmallow execution guards). If you lack a computer, you can grant the permission on-device using a local terminal app like or LADB alongside local Wireless Debugging.
to ensure your device is connected: adb devices Run the command to grant permission to SetEdit:
Paste the specific permission command into the terminal prompt and hit enter:
Report prepared for developers and advanced Android users.
Missing WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission on Android 13+.
The message "setedit does not currently support editing this table" is intimidating but almost always solvable. In 90% of cases, it simply means you haven’t granted WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS via ADB or Shizuku.
Tap seven times until a toast message says "You are now a developer."
Samsung’s Knox security platform creates a separate container for secure settings. If your device is Knox-enforced (e.g., a work phone), SetEdit will permanently show the error. The only workaround is to disable Knox (voiding warranty) or use a non-Knox device.
Tap the value you want to modify. The error message should no longer appear, and you will see the edit dialogue box. Alternative Method: Shizuku (No Computer Required)
Android 14 introduced restrictions blocking apps that target older API levels (such as API 22, which SetEdit targets to bypass post-Marshmallow execution guards). If you lack a computer, you can grant the permission on-device using a local terminal app like or LADB alongside local Wireless Debugging. setedit does not currently support editing this table
to ensure your device is connected: adb devices Run the command to grant permission to SetEdit:
Paste the specific permission command into the terminal prompt and hit enter: Tap the value you want to modify
Report prepared for developers and advanced Android users.
Missing WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission on Android 13+. If you lack a computer, you can grant
The message "setedit does not currently support editing this table" is intimidating but almost always solvable. In 90% of cases, it simply means you haven’t granted WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS via ADB or Shizuku.
Tap seven times until a toast message says "You are now a developer."