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Samsung One UI 4.1 Enhanced Privacy Settings

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Google has introduced in Android 12 a number of privacy settings, including a new privacy dashboard, visual indicators for camera and microphone access, and the ability to share approximate location with toggles and apps to enable/disable the camera and microphone.

Samsung has integrated all of these features into One UI 4, the latest version of the custom skin based on Android 12, but the implementation is a little different. If you just got the latest Galaxy S22 series device or have a Samsung phone with One UI 4.0 or higher. Here’s what you need to know about the new privacy features in One UI 4 and how to use them.

Samsung One UI 4.1-based Privacy Settings on Galaxy S22

 

Privacy Dashboard

Samsung One UI 4.1 give users to access all the new privacy settings on their Galaxy device by going to the Privacy section in the Settings app. Samsung’s implementation of new privacy features is a little different. One UI 4.1 on the Galaxy S22 Ultra integrates into the main privacy settings instead of highlighting Android 12’s new privacy dashboard feature.

All permission usage information, as shown in the Privacy Dashboard on Google Pixel devices running Android 12, appears at the top of the Privacy Settings on Galaxy devices running One UI 4.1. The graph shows the number of apps that have been accessing the camera, microphone, and device location permissions for the past 24 hours.

One UI 4.1 Privacy Settings

Tapping on each of the three options to view detailed usage history, including the names of the apps that have accessed each license, the access time, and the app’s background or when the license was granted while using the app.

Additionally, you can tap on the Settings in the upper left corner to enable/disable permission access for the apps you have installed. Moreover, you can click on the ‘All Permissions’ button at the bottom of the graph to see similar details.

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Samsung One UI 4.1 has a new Permission Manager

At the bottom of the Privacy Dashboard Features, you will find the ‘Permission Manager’ option. As its name suggests, the Permission Manager allows you to manage access to permissions on an application-by-application basis.

  • Tap on any permissions listed on the following page.
  • Then enable/disable those permissions for all the apps listed on the page.

It is worth noting that the One UI 4 also has tiles with quick settings for camera and microphone access. However, tiles are not enabled by default. To enable Quick Settings tiles.

  • Swipe down twice from the notification shade to open Quick Settings.
  • And Press the ‘+’ icon to add new tiles.

One UI 4.1 Privacy Settings

Then drag the Camera and Microphone access tile to the Quick Settings page and click Done. You can now tap on the Camera & Microphone Access Quick Settings tile to easily enable/disable camera and microphone access for apps.

In addition to the camera and microphone access toggles, the section also includes a clipboard access toggle, it is disabled by default. But you can enable it to receive alerts when the app accesses the contents of your phone clipboard.

Although it covers all the new privacy features in One UI 4.1, the privacy settings include some other options provided by previous software releases.

  • Samsung Customization Settings
  • Android Personalization Service
  • Google Autofill Settings
  • Location History Settings
  • Activity Control, and more

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Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Superfast Charging 2.0 not so super, users report bugs: Samsung plans new One UI 7 update

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One UI 7 power off charging animation a major overhaul

Samsung has acknowledged bugs in Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra’s Superfast Charging. It appears to be a widespread problem as the social platforms and Samsung’s Community forums have exploded with similar complaints.

Recently, Samsung Italia acknowledged bugs in Superfast Charging on the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. The vanilla model remains excluded as it doesn’t support 45W superfast charging functionality and is capped at 25W.

The official release has started on February 7 and consumers are gradually receiving their new Galaxy devices. Several owners reported on X, Reddit, and Samsung Community that the new S25 +/Ultra doesn’t properly support 45W charging.

The reason is suspected to be a lack of support for the 5A cable. Samsung’s Italia subsidiary asked a user, while pledging a fix with future One UI 7 update, whether they are using a 5A cable instead of the 3A cable that arrived in the box.

Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra feature a new charging profile. The company has made hardware-level tweaks to end the necessity of a 5A cable for Superfast charging. The in-box cable of 3A is also capable of charging the phone at 45W.

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Samsung fans having a 5A cable and 45W brick may have been charging their S25+ or Ultra with the same products. The shift in the charging profile was probably overseen by the software team resulting in bugs in the Superfast Charging.

It’s worth noting that the lock screen shows Superfast Charging 2.0 but the real experience isn’t the same. The flagship models allegedly take hours to recharge the battery with the same adapter and cable used to charge existing Galaxy devices.

Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0

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Samsung, NVIDIA plot next-gen SOCAMM memory for AI authority

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Nvidia is reportedly in talks with Samsung and SK Hynix for a SOCAMM AI chip. The company is accelerating its collaboration with Korean chip makers amid the AI boom.

According to BusinessKorea, Nvidia is pushing Samsung and SK Hynix for commercialization of SOCAMM (System on Chip Advanced Memory Module) AI memory technology.

A report from another trusted outlet suggests that Nvidia, Samsung, and SK Hynix are exchanging SOCAMM prototypes for testing, with mass production expected to start by the end of 2025.

SOCAMM uses low-power LPDDR5X for better efficiency and performance. It can dramatically boost data transfer speeds, which would be crucial for AI computing with extra I/O pins.

SOCAMM’s detachable module design is the biggest strength that lets users easily replace the memory. NVIDIA’s push for its memory standard marks a major shift from the JEDEC framework.

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Earlier this year, the US chip giant introduced GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and Project DIGITS. SOCAMM could be the next-gen HBM with superior performance and power efficiency.

An industry source noted:

“Memory standards have traditionally been determined by a consensus among multiple PC, memory, and server companies at JEDEC, but NVIDIA is pursuing its own memory standard, reflecting confidence in its innovation and influence.”

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Samsung appoints semiconductor veterans to Board to regain competitiveness

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Samsung is about to appoint semiconductor experts to the Board of Directors tomorrow. Eyeing the AI era, Samsung is fortifying the Board with semiconductor veterans to regain competitiveness in the market.

TheChosunDaily reports that Samsung will take the final call on appointing chip experts to the Board tomorrow. In late 2024, the company operated a major executive-level reshuffle – centered on chip business growth.

Samsung is now appointing multiple chip specialists to its Board as part of efforts to restore competitiveness. The Board meeting is set to be held on February 18 to finalize the appointment of internal and external directors.

The Korean tech giant is considering tripling the number of semiconductor experts on the Board from one to three. Currently, Samsung’s Board has nine members including three internal directors and six external directors.

Jun Young-hyun, head of the DS Division (vice chairman and CEO) who oversees semiconductor operations, will be appointed as an internal director.

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For the remaining position, technical experts such as Song Jai-hyuk, CTO of the DS Division, and Nam Seok-woo, CTO of the Foundry Business, are being considered.

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Samsung sweeps ISE 2025 with 12 awards for cutting-edge display technology

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ISE 2025 honored Samsung with 12 awards for the best display signage solutions. Samsung and other companies showcased their next-gen display signage technologies at Integrated Systems Europe, Europe’s largest display exhibition.

The 12 awards that Samsung won at ISE 2025 were distributed across a range of its innovative products and initiatives, highlighting its leadership in the digital signage industry. Here’s a breakdown of the products and solutions:

Best of Show Awards (5):

Samsung Color E-Paper:

  • This display won three “Best of Show” awards from different publications (AV Technology, Digital Signage, and Installation), recognizing its ultra-bright, lightweight, and energy-efficient design.

HoloDisplay:

  • This 3D display also earned a “Best of Show” award from Installation, highlighting its innovative approach to creating floating images.

Interactive Display with Samsung AI Assistant:

  • This educational solution received a “Best of Show” award from Tech & Learning, acknowledging its smart features and AI-powered interactivity.

AV News Awards (2):

AV Project of the Year (Commercial) Award:

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  • This award recognized Samsung’s use of its Outdoor LED Signage XHB series at the Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul, South Korea.

Digital Signage Innovation of the Year Award:

  • This award celebrated the Transparent MICRO LED display for its groundbreaking design and functionality.

Inavation Awards (1):

Applied Technology Award:

Top New Technologies (TNT) Awards from Commercial Integrator (3):

All-Weather Display:

  • This award recognized Samsung’s OHDX Outdoor Signage 46″ and 55″ models.

TVs:

  • This award was given to Samsung’s 2024 HBU8000 Hospitality TV.

Video Monitors:

  • This award celebrated Samsung’s QHFX 115″ Smart Signage.

ISE Stand Design Awards from EXHIBITOR Magazine (1):

Sustainability Recognition XL (250 m2 or more):

  • This award acknowledged the eco-conscious design of Samsung’s booth at ISE 2025.

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Samsung Galaxy S25’s hidden One UI 7 upgrade offers faster, smoother, more reliable access

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series seemingly has an improved Face Unlock feature. Many users found that the new S25 flagship models offer faster, smoother, and more reliable access to the device through upgraded Face Unlock.

The Galaxy S25 series introduces a faster and improved Face Unlock. The functionality is allegedly better than the previous models such as the Galaxy S24 and S23 series. Many users confirmed to have an elevated unlocking experience.

Reports gathered by AndroidAuthority indicate that the new flagship models come with much-improved face unlock capabilities. Samsung hasn’t mentioned such an upgrade and the improvements likely derived from One UI 7.

One UI 7 to be thanked

One UI 7 Beta has significantly enhanced fingerprint unlock on the Galaxy S24 series. The new software has increased the responsiveness of the fingerprint sensor with further optimization, making it notably faster.

The Face Unlock function is also possibly upgraded by the One UI software. Comparison between the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 doesn’t show much difference, but it’s huge over the older models including the Galaxy S23 series.

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It is reported that the One UI 7 tweaks the face unlock setup with the “tilt head upward” step. This additional step may have made the face unlocking faster in some cases as the operating system has more precise data of your face.

Well, Samsung hasn’t enabled Face Unlock for digital payments. The Pixel 9 series debuts Class 3 biometric strength, which offers payment authentication. Samsung may also bring facial authentication for sensitive actions with future models.

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