5 features that make your Samsung Galaxy more secure and protected

In today’s era of technology, people are becoming more aware of security and privacy concerns, especially when you have a lot of your personal and sensitive data from financial services as well as confidential work files stored on your smartphone. But if you are a Samsung device user then you have nothing to worry about as the company has provided many features which make your Galaxy smartphone more secure.

Obviously, a less secure smartphone makes you more vulnerable to hacking, malware, and phishing. If your phone is lost or stolen, it’s possible for cyber villains to break in and steal your login credentials and financial information. But you can enable some security features to keep your data private.

You can see these 5 features which will make your Samsung Galaxy smartphone more secure and protected.

5 Samsung Galaxy Security Features

Private Share 

Samsung Private Share app is a sharing function that lets you share your data without any concerns of Invasion of Policy and loss of ownership. This app shares files privately and prevents re-sharing that is ready only versions, blocks screenshots, and set expiration data for files.

You can easily send files by following the steps  Select files that send >> Press Share icon >> Click on the Private Share >> Select how to invite (SMS, QR codes, or other ways) >> Tap on Send.

Smart Call  

Smart Call identifies unknown callers, stops spam and fraud calls, and helps businesses connect with their customers. In Samsung devices, the Smart Call function flags call that are suspected spam or fraud, and lets you easily block or report the number. Customers also have the auto-block capability that stops known fraud calls even before coming to your phone.

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You can easily enable and use the Smart Call feature on your One UI smartphone by navigating to the Phone app, tapping More options (the three vertical dots), and then tapping on Settings. Once done, tap Caller ID and spam protection, and then tap the switch to turn it on.

Secure Folder 

Samsung Secure Folder feature stores private pictures and files in a safe space that cannot be accessed by anyone, even if they gain access to your phone. It uses the defense-grade Samsung Knox security platform to create a personal space on Samsung phones. You can move apps and data to a Secure Folder and get extra security and privacy protection.

Device Protection 

Samsung Device Protection feature scans the phone for viruses or malware from time to time. It also views your overall security status on the security dashboard.

To activate the feature, open Settings >> Security and Privacy >> App security >> Device protection >> Turn on.

Maintenance Mode

Samsung Maintenance Mode or Repair Mode is a feature developed for Galaxy devices to make them more secure even when given for repair. This feature allows you to selectively expose data when you get your smartphone repaired.

It basically eliminates the concerns of some private companies accessing or leaking personal information during the repair process. It lockout personal pictures, messages, and data during phone servicing.

You can easily enable this feature by following a few steps – Settings >> Battery and Device Care >> Tap on Maintenance Mode >> Turn it on.