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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.
Samsung is preparing to expand the One UI 6.1 update to 9 more Galaxy devices in Canada, with a rollout scheduled for May 14. This major software update is going to be available for more Samsung devices, ensuring that a wide range of users can enjoy the latest features and improvements.
The Korean tech giant recently restarted the One UI 6.1 update rollout with the Galaxy S22 variant in Korea and has already updated several devices with this major update. Now, a piece of new information via @theonecid suggests that 9 Samsung devices are ready to receive the One UI 6.1 update on May 14 in Canada.
The devices slated for update include the Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 2022, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4. This update will make these devices more secure, stable, and reliable.
Notably, flagships including Samsung Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will get several Galaxy AI features while Galaxy S21 FE 5G to get limited. However, the specific AI features for the Galaxy A series models have not been detailed yet, the update is expected to optimize the overall device performance.
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Galaxy S21 gets Circle to Search, Chat Assist
- One UI 6.1 brings Circle to Search & Chat Assist.
- Features allow users to search & communicate across languages effortlessly.
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 are also eligible alongside the S21 series.
Samsung announced the One UI 6.1 update brings Circle to Search and Chat Assist features to the Galaxy S21 series. It’s worth noting that 2021’s flagship devices aren’t eligible for Galaxy AI update but Samsung is still providing some useful features.
In its press release, the South Korean tech giant specifically mentioned that the One UI 6.1 update brings Circle to Search and Chat Assist features on Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Additionally, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Z Fold3 users will have access to Circle to Search with Google and Chat Assist features with the latest software update.
Developed by Google, Circle to Search is an outstanding way to search for anything effortlessly. You need to tap and hold on to the navigation bar or home button and a graphical appearance will surface. Now, you can circle what you want to search on Google, and voila.
Chat Assist is a cloud-based artificial intelligence feature. It suggests you improvements to the text you have written to address mistakes and simplify further. You can also pick specific moods to get more targeted suggestions for text content.
Beyond these features, One UI 6.1 has pretty much new stuff for your Samsung smartphone. The company optimized the software for more battery efficiency, at the same time, system animations and transition effects have been reworked for a better user experience.
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Samsung has pushed the One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone users in the US. The update is currently rolling out for locked models on the Verizon network.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series are getting One UI 6.1 with new enhancements and limited Galaxy AI features to improve user experience and performance. This update is already rolled out in Europe and Korea.
Firmware:
- G991USQUAGXDE – Galaxy S21
- G996USQUAGXDE – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998USQUAGXDE – Galaxy S21 Ultra
One UI 6.1 update for this update brings the Circle to Search feature that lets you search quickly and provides information about images you search without switching different apps. In addition, it comes with a Battery Protection feature, new gallery feature, enhanced World Clock and Alarm functions, and more.
What’s New
Circle to search
- Circle to Search automatically provides information about objects, images, or text you searched. Instead of performing a manual search, touch and hold the Home button to enable the search and then simply circle the displayed content using your finger to see additional details.
- For example: circle a dog image from the website to search.
Battery protection
- Choose from different battery protection options to help maintain your battery’s capacity over the lifetime off your phone.
- Go to Settings > Battery protection > select to view details > enable it and select the best option for you.
Gallery
- Move subjects from one image to another.
- Touch and hold a subject in an image and clip it out, then keep holding it as you swipe to a new image with your other hand. Once you find the image you want, release your clip to paste the subject there. Find Tips under the Tips app.
Clock – Alarm
- Customize your alarm backgrounds with your own images or video.
- Select the alarm you want to edit > select alarm background to start the customization
Clock – World Clock
- The world clock now contains sunrise and sunset details.
One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S21 FE will bring 2 Galaxy AI features
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