News
Check out what Samsung Galaxy S21 Security and Privacy menu has to offer with One UI 5.0 update
Samsung always makes sure to provide One UI customers with the best privacy feature, therefore, the company is continuously working on improving it. Samsung Galaxy S21 has received the One UI 5.0 Beta update and it reveals a new “Security and Privacy” menu on the Settings page.
Samsung understands that there is no privacy without security, therefore, it has merged these two settings menus into one clear and easy-to-navigate dashboard. The One UI 5.0 is making it easier than ever for you to keep your device protected and your sensitive information private.
Join SammyFans on Telegram
With one quick glance, you can get a quick overview of your device’s security and find suggestions and warnings depending on the status. Here’s every new feature that Samsung Galaxy S21 Security and Privacy menu offer with One UI 5.0 interface.
Follow Sammy Fans on Google News
Samsung Galaxy S21 Security and Privacy: One UI 5.0
Scan
Simply tap on the red Scan button and your device will start scanning if there are any bugs or viruses present on your phone. If there’s nothing harmful it will notify “Looks Good”.
Lock Screen
- Screen Lock: You can check out every screen lock setting.
- Fingerprints: Customize the fingerprint lock feature.
Accounts
- Samsung account security and privacy
- Google Account Security
Find My Mobile
It lets you locate and control your phone remotely if it’s lost or you forget how to unlock it. Three options are available:
- Remote unlock
- Send the last location
- Offline finding
App security
- Device Protection: McAfee and Samsung keep your phone safe by searching for malware and suspicious activity.
- Google Play Protect: It regularly checks your apps and device for harmful behavior.
Updates
- Security Update: You can directly check the latest software update from here.
- Google Play system update: Google Play System updates will appear here.
Privacy
Inside you can see the permission used in the last 24 hours, the Permission manager, and several privacy settings. There is also a panel of Control and alerts, which offers three privacy options, including:
- Camera access
- Microphone access
- Alert when clipboard accessed
Biometrics
Two screen lock options are available:
- Face recognition
- Fingerprints
If you want to show unlock transition effect, you can turn on the toggle, and turn it off if not needed.
Samsung Pass
It is a secure and easy-to-use biometric authentication service that can be used to sign in to websites and apps on your mobile.
Secure Folder
It is used to keep your private photos, videos, files, apps, and data safe and secure. It allows you to add a passcode or biometric lock to keep your data safe from any other eyes.
Private Share
It is a privacy-protected file-sharing function that allows you to share your data without the concerns of privacy invasion and loss of ownership.
Install unknown apps
If you want, you can allow unknown app installation on your phone. This option shows you that installing apps from sources like Bluetooth, Galaxy Store, Messages, Gmail, and more may put your phone and data at risk.
Other security settings
Here you find other security settings options such as those for security updates and credential storage. The company has added a Google system app update under the Advanced category with One UI 5.0. You can check all options below.
- Make passwords visible
- Device Admin apps
Credential Storage
- View security certificates
- Users certificates
- Install from device storage
- Clear credentials
- Certificate management app
Advanced
- Trust agents
- Pin Window
- Galaxy System app update
- Security policy updates
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.