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Here’s how to secure your Samsung Galaxy smartphone from malware?
Your Samsung Galaxy smartphone is not affected by any malware as all Galaxy and Play Store apps are inspected before downloading. However, confidential notifications or emails may attempt to download malicious software to your phone.
Don’t worry, there are some things you can do to secure your Samsung Galaxy smartphone from malware. Apps are very limited without proper permissions. This does not always help, but in most cases, it is a way to protect yourself from malware. The red flags you need to identify are usually.
App Permission to Secure Galaxy phones from malware
App permissions are an easy and reliable way to protect your phone from damage. If in doubt, if any app seems confusing, do not give it access.
After installing the new app, you will be asked to allow or deny specific permissions. Press Allow or Deny depending on the app. If you do not use the app for a while, its permissions will be reset automatically. When you open the next app, you will be asked to grant permission again.
You can also deny permissions for the app later if necessary.
- Navigate to Settings, tap on Apps, and then tap on the desired app.
- Tap Permissions, and then click Permissions listed under Allowed.
- Press Deny to deny permission and then repeat the process for each person’s permission.
Samsung Internet Browser Settings
Even if you are on a trusted site, insecure or annoying advertising attacks can happen. Do not fall prey to scams. Use the options in the Samsung Internet App to disable the pop-up.
- Navigate to the Samsung folder in the Apps, and then tap Internet.
- Then tap on the menu (three horizontal lines), and then on AdBlockers.
- You will see a list of recommended content and ad blockers for your browser.
- Tap the app to get the content blocker, and then tap Install.
Before you download ad blockers from the Play Store, make sure you are signed in to your Google Account. Keep in mind that some adblockers may charge a fee for your use.
Remove an app affected by malware
If you accidentally think that there is a malicious app on your phone, you may want to go into Safe Mode and uninstall the bad app. Keep in mind that all third-party apps will be disabled when your phone is in Safe Mode, so this is a great way to find out what is causing the problem.
- First, turn off the phone completely, and then turn it on again.
- When the Samsung logo appears, hold down the Volume Down key.
- If done correctly, “Safe Mode” will be displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
- If “Safe Mode” does not appear, repeat the previous steps.
To remove potentially malicious apps, navigate to Settings, and then tap Apps. Select the desired app and then tap Uninstall. To exit Safe Mode, simply restart your phone and it will reboot normally.
Way to Stay Safe
Want to make sure your phone is safe? Follow these tips to keep your phone malware free:
- Do not download external apps from the Play Store or Galaxy Store.
- Avoid using anti-malware apps. Samsung does not recommend third-party anti-malware products.
- Update your phone with the latest software and operating system.
- When connecting to insecure public Wi-Fi, use secure Wi-Fi.
- To enable it, navigate and open Settings.
- Find and select Secure Wi-Fi, and then tap Secure Wi-Fi again.
- Accept the terms, and then press Continue.
- Press Start and then grant the necessary permissions. As a Galaxy subscriber, you get 250MB for free.
- If you want, you can upgrade this amount with a monthly service plan.
- Disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use to help keep hackers away.
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If you own a pair of Galaxy Buds, you might want to use them with both your phone and tablet. But how do you switch between the two devices without having to manually disconnect and reconnect them? Don’t worry, you can do that as Samsung offers a function for Galaxy devices named “Auto switch to other devices”.
The Auto switch to other devices function allows your Galaxy Buds to automatically connect to the phone or tablet you’re using when you start a call or play media. This way, you don’t have to worry about missing a call or pausing your music when you switch devices. You can enjoy seamless audio across your Samsung devices.
To use this feature, you need to sign in to the same Samsung account on both your phone and tablet. This feature may vary depending on your device, so make sure you have the latest software update on both devices. You also need to enable Bluetooth on both devices and pair your Galaxy Buds with them.
To enable the auto switch feature, follow these steps:
- Tap on Earbuds settings.
- Tap on the Auto switch to other devices option
- Toggle on the switch, next to the devices you want to use with the auto switch.
That’s it! Now you can enjoy using your Galaxy Buds with both your phone and tablet without any issue. You can also disable the auto switch feature anytime by following the same steps and toggling off the switch.
Samsung offers a bundle of features for lock screen customization on your Galaxy smartphone. In addition to the wallpaper, you can now add transition effects for lock screen wallpapers, all thanks to the Samsung Wonderland Good Lock module.
The new update of Samsung Wonderland added a new type of wallpaper that includes captivating transition effects when the user turns on the screen. It allows users to customize their experience by setting different wallpapers with transitions.
How to add transitional effects on the lock screen?
To apply the transition effect lock screen wallpaper, you just need to follow a few steps given below.
- Open Samsusng Wonderland app.
- Tap on the “Create your different lock screen effect” option.
- Select any one transitional wallpaper for the lock screen. You can also select it from the Gallery app.
- Now tap on the Set as Wallpaper option and it is done.
However, you can customize the transition effects type, Speed, thickness, Brightness, and Grayscale of the lock screen, just need to tap on the Edit option ahead of Set as wallpaper.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers a remarkable feature named Water Lock Mode. It prevents unintended interactions while submerged in water. This feature is a valuable addition, ensuring seamless functionality and peace of mind while wearing the Galaxy Watch 4 in the water.
There are two simple methods to activate Water Lock Mode on the Galaxy Watch 4. The first involves a quick swipe down to access the Quick Settings Panel, followed by tapping the Water Mode icon.
Alternatively, users can enable this mode through the device’s Settings menu by selecting “Advanced Features” and toggling on the “Water Lock” option. Once enabled, Water Lock Mode renders the touchscreen inactive, shielding the watch from accidental touches underwater.
To deactivate Water Lock Mode, users can press and hold the home key. The watch emits sounds to expel water from the speaker, while a gentle shake eliminates any moisture from the pressure sensor.
