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4 One UI 6.1 features that enhance your Samsung phone’s security
In the modern era, ensuring the safety of your smartphone against malware and vulnerabilities is important. Samsung continues to innovate new functions with software developments that enhance the security of Galaxy devices. If you’re using a One UI 6.1 Galaxy device, explore four features that boost the security of your Samsung device once enabled.
Notably, the Galaxy device with Samsung Knox ensures comprehensive security by isolating sensitive data such as passwords and PINs. This multi-layered security system protects against hacking and data theft.
Samsung One UI 6.1 Security Features
App Protection
Samsung offers an App Protection feature that scans your device to save it from the unseen dangers of malware and viruses. It allows you to scan all applications and files on your device automatically, so you don’t have to bother checking files or applications one by one.
You can easily enable it through Settings >> Device Care >> App Protection>> Turn it on.
Read more: How to turn on App Protection feature on Samsung devices
Auto Blocker
Auto Blocker offers various security features to protect user privacy. It prevents your device from downloading applications from suspicious sources without first confirming to the user. It also blocks commands that enter the device via the USB port.
To turn on this amazing feature, you just need to visit the Settings app >> Security Privacy >> Auto Blocker function >> Tap on the toggle to turn it on.
Read more: How to activate Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices
Maintenance Mode
Maintenance Mode is a very useful feature that safeguards personal data during device repair. This feature allows service technicians to access the necessary functions of the phone without exposing any personal information.
The mode also ensures that applications installed by the user are not removed. Any data or accounts created while in Maintenance Mode will be automatically deleted once the mode is turned off.
To activate, open Settings on your device >> tap on Device Care >> Maintenance Mode >> turn on the feature >>restart the device to secure personal data.
Also Read: How to use Maintenance Mode on your Samsung device
Pin App
Sometimes, sharing photos or videos with friends or family can lead to unintended privacy violations if they accidentally access other apps or view personal message notifications on your device.
For that, Samsung‘s One UI has a “Pin App” feature, which lets users lock a single app onto the screen, preventing access to other apps and protecting notification content.
You can easily turn it on by opening Settings >> Security Privacy >> More Security Settings >> Turn on the Pin App option >> Select the Recents icon next to Home >> Select the icon above the desired application >> Select “Pin this app” option.
Read More: How to turn on App Protection feature on Samsung devices
Hello, Samsung fans! As we enter July 2024, half of the year has passed, and Samsung continues to enhance user experience with regular updates to its Galaxy devices and applications. Here’s the latest information on the updates released during the first week of July 2024.
This week, Samsung has begun rolling out the July 2024 security update for Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy A55 smartphone. This time, the company has prioritized the Galaxy A series instead of flagships. More Galaxy smartphones will join the update list in the coming days or weeks.
Alongside the update, Samsung has released details about the July 2024 security patch and updated its list of devices receiving software updates. Notably, the Galaxy A21s has reached the end of its update cycle and is no longer eligible for new software updates.
The July security patch addresses over 55 issues, including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android fixed by Google. Additionally, Samsung has resolved 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), focusing on One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and more, to further enhance device security.
This week, Samsung has expanded the June 2024 security patch to more Galaxy devices across various countries. This includes devices like the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A55.
Furthermore, Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A13 4G, A14, and A25 5G in the Middle East, and for the Galaxy A52 4G in Brazil.
Reports suggest that Samsung may integrate user interface enhancements from One UI 6 Watch into One UI 7. Rumors indicate that improvements and UI changes seen in Samsung’s Wear OS 5 skin could appear in the Android 15 update for Galaxy phones.
Stay tuned for more updates as Samsung continues to improve its devices and user experience through ongoing updates and enhancements.
4 One UI 6.1 features that enhance your Samsung phone’s security
Samsung Galaxy users can now hide the hotspot icon on their smartphones along with other indicator icons, thanks to the QuickStar Good Lock module.
Previously, users could customize the visibility of several indicator icons including VPN, Power Saver, Location, Date Saver, battery, Bluetooth, and more. Now, the Mobile Hotspot icon has been added to this list.
Last month, Samsung released the QuickStar 7.3.06.50 update, which introduced the ability to hide the mobile hotspot icon. This feature is particularly useful for users who prefer a cleaner quick panel and want to hide indicator icons.
To hide the Mobile Hotspot indicator icon on the quick panel of your Samsung devices, users just need to follow a few simple steps.
- Open the Good Lock app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
- Access the QuickStar Good Lock module and enable it by toggling the option.
- Navigate to the “Visibility of Indicator icons” option.
- Enable the feature with a single tap on the toggle.
- Locate the Mobile Hotspot icon in the list and toggle it off to hide it from the quick panel.
By giving users control over which icons appear in the quick panel, Samsung enhances usability and ensures a cleaner look that suits individual preferences. This feature simplifies the user interface and offers a more personalized experience.
Samsung QuickStar 7.3.06.50 update brings hotspot icon hiding feature
July 2024 is going to be an important month as Samsung will host its Galaxy Unpacked event, where the company will launch several products including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Alongside these launches, Samsung has started rolling out the July 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy A55 being the first device to receive it.
The July 2024 security patch addresses more than 55 issues to enhance system security. Google brings fixes for 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 2 are not relevant to Samsung devices.
In addition, Samsung has fixed 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to further strengthen device security. These vulnerabilities mainly impact components such as One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and others.
Below is the list of Galaxy devices that have already received the July 2024 update.
Samsung One UI July 2024 Updates List
July 06
- Samsung’s July 2024 security update has arrived, starting with Galaxy A55
*More Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
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