With Samsung One UI 7, users have more transparency and choice while improving security and privacy in the AI era
Stronger device security in today’s hyperconnected, AI-powered world is made possible by powerful enhancements to Knox Matrix, Theft Protection, Auto Blocker, and other features. Samsung Electronics today launched the One UI 7 beta program1, giving users a preview of enhanced security features that are only available on the Samsung Galaxy. Since there can be no privacy in the age of artificial intelligence without comprehensive security, the most recent One UI safeguards personal data at every level while offering choice, transparency, and integrated security options to all user types.
Ultimate Transparency Is Unlocked by the Knox Matrix
Samsung’s vision for the future is the Knox Matrix, which improves security by using multi-layered, intelligent threat monitoring across all of its connected devices. The groundwork for the next security frontier is laid with One UI 7.
Through Trust Chain, a secure private blockchain, Knox Matrix keeps an eye on devices. The new Knox Matrix dashboard makes it simpler to maintain transparent security throughout an ecosystem of linked devices. Checking the security status of several Samsung smart devices, such as Galaxy mobile devices, TVs, and home appliances, at a look is now easier than ever with One UI 7. They will appear as “green,” or secure, if all linked devices are current and no threats are found. Additionally, users are able to determine whether a device is in danger, and the dashboard will provide a practical suggestion to lessen the risk.
Data stored on Samsung Cloud may now be retrieved with simplicity and comfort thanks to a new recovery technique for Enhanced Data Protection. Enhanced Data Protection ensures that linked devices remain secure and synchronized, and that users have a fallback option in case they lose access to a trusted device. Users can now move their private data to a new device with One UI 7 by confirming the lock screen factor of their old device, whether it be a password, pattern, or pin.
In the form of passkeys, Samsung has created new methods for managing and securing identities and credentials for the hyperconnected world of today as part of Knox Matrix’s Credential Sync.Users can now generate and utilize passkeys to access their Samsung accounts with One UI 7. Users can safely sign in to their TVs, AI Family Hub refrigerators, and more by using the fingerprint sensor on their smartphones. Passkeys, which are digital authentication credentials, provide a quicker and simpler method of securely logging into apps, devices, and websites.
Increased User Control with Maximum Restrictions
Maximum restrictions create a strong barrier against the cyberthreats of today. With new capabilities intended to protect individuals who might require extra protection, One UI 7 significantly expands user choice.
Updated Maximum Restrictions now include more network connection limitations, allowing users to benefit from increased security without sacrificing essential device features. Users can choose to restrict 2G service and stop data from being captured while connected to potentially dangerous networks because of the additional safeguards. While maintaining the option to connect manually if preferred, users can also stop unwanted automatic reconnection to some Wi-Fi networks that might be less secure, guaranteeing data privacy.
This upgrade improves on Maximum Restrictions’ current set of safeguards for Samsung Gallery and Messages, enabling users to ban hyperlinks, previews, and shared albums, stop automatic attachment downloads, and eliminate location information from shared photographs.
Additional Security Configurations Provide Additional Device Security
Users now have even more options to customize security settings in One UI 7 to fit their own usage habits. When the device is locked and the USB port is not being used for anything other than charging the battery, users can opt to disable USB connections.
When a user tries to download from an unauthorized source, One UI 7’s new Safe Install system and Auto Blocker work together to warn them of security risks and stop accidental sideloading on Galaxy devices worldwide. This helps protect against malicious apps that result from sideloading.
Theft Protection Enhances Data Privacy
One UI 7 adds additional features to the Android suite of theft protection solutions that are exclusive to Galaxy devices, strengthening the security measures to guarantee that personal information is protected even in the event that devices are lost or stolen.
Apart from Remote Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Theft Detection Lock, Galaxy users can now take advantage of Identity Check, an optional function intended to be used in the event that a device’s PIN is compromised. Users may be guaranteed that these protections unique to the Galaxy will take effect if any suspicious activity is found.
- Any modifications to critical security settings that could jeopardize personal information must be made through biometric authentication when in an unknown place.
- An additional security measure is a one-hour security delay, which stops unauthorized users from making any changes to the device right away.
Samsung’s dedication to privacy on AI continues with One UI 7, which introduces cutting-edge security measures to provide total safety in the AI era. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, the official One UI 7 release will start with the next generation of Galaxy S series devices, which will include more AI features, such as improved, hardware-dependent on-device AI functions. The update will be progressively made available to more Galaxy devices in keeping with Samsung’s pledge to broaden its OS upgrading strategy.
For Galaxy S24 series devices, the One UI 7 beta program will launch on December 5 in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Through Samsung Members, users of the Galaxy S24 series can apply to participate in the beta program.
