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Android 15 might stop some apps from reading notifications with OTP
The countdown for the next iteration of the operating system has begun, as Google already dispatched the first Developer Preview of Android 15. Therefore, the code within Android 15 suggests that Google might stop untrusted apps from reading notifications with OTP.
The QPR3 Beta 1 update of Android 14 shows a new option named RECEIVE_SENSITIVE_NOTIFICATIONS. This permission has a protection level of role signature, which means it can only be granted to applications with the requisite role or to applications that the OEM signs.
While the exact role that grants this permission hasn’t been detailed yet, likely, that Google doesn’t intend to open this permission up to third-party apps. Hence, Google might be planning to crack down on a known Android security attack method with the upcoming OS – Android 15.
Various apps use passkey or enable two-factor authentication. While some forms of two-factor authentication are more secure than others, some platforms only support the most basic methods, wherein your one-time passwords (OTPs) are sent via email or text.
These methods are convenient since they don’t require additional setup, but they are also less secure since they’re easier to intercept. So, to reduce the risk of data loss, Android 15 might add a new feature that will stop untrusted apps from reading notifications with OTP.
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However, currently, it’s hard to describe which apps will count as an untrusted app but we can say that Android will have many ways to protect users from leaking their 2FA codes to third parties. Like the OTP_REDACTION, which suggests that Google will stop users from leaking their 2FA codes on the lock screen.
While the RECEIVE_SENSITIVE_NOTIFICATIONS permission suggests that Android will stop untrusted apps from reading notifications with 2FA codes.
Android 15’s Easter Egg includes a secret Landroid screensaver mode that One UI 7 might borrow. Samsung’s next One UI iteration will be based on Android 15 OS. Core Android features such as Easter Egg will be included in Galaxy’s next major upgrade.
Debuted as a Landroid screensaver, Android 15’s Easter egg was added with the latest Beta. Google News Telegram channel’s Nail Sadykov discovered that the Easter egg game is equipped with an integrated screensaver mode.
To activate Easter Egg, head into Settings followed by About phone and Android version. Once done, tap the displayed Android version several times until you see the Android 15 bugdroid logo floating in space.
Space travel mini-game will be available to play added with Android 14. When you initially trigger the mini-game, you should have unlocked the new screensaver, tucked away under Settings → Display & Touch → Screen saver → Landroid.
After activating the screensaver, you can set your phone on your desk. Now, the phone will let you watch the Easter egg game take over in autopilot mode, as the spacecraft automatically dodges planets – it provides a better experience on a tablet placed on a dock.
Google introduced the AI Wallpaper feature with the Pixel 8 series. The same functionality is also available in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series thanks to Genini Nano. Now, Google is preparing to make AI-generated wallpapers sharable with Android 15.
Pixel’s ability to create AI-generated wallpapers is quite popular among users. Currently, the feature only allows users to generate stunning wallpapers and apply on the home screen and lock screen. Sharing with someone presently requires to be saved as a screenshot.
Threads user @the_husbandalorian discovered interesting evidence in the latest Beta. The company is working on a new option in Android 15 to share AI-generated wallpapers. A new share button is added on the preview screen in the wallpaper picker interface.
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The preview will display how the wallpaper will be applied to your phone’s home or lock screen. The pencil button will allow you to refine the prompt used to create the wallpaper. Share button is all you need to share AI-generated wallpaper with others.
At present, the ability to share AI-generated wallpaper is broken. It suggests the feature is still under development and requires additional work. The next Beta might make it functional for Beta users, and we guess public availability with a Stable rollout.
AI Wallpaper in One UI 6.1
Samsung is very well known for its excellent after-sales service and software support. The company announced that it will provide up to 7 years of major OS upgrades and security updates for its flagship devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. This is a remarkable achievement that will allow Samsung users to enjoy the latest features and security enhancements for a long time.
Not all Samsung devices will be eligible for the upcoming Android 15-based One UI 7 update, which is expected to bring several new features and improvements. Some older and lower-end models of the Galaxy A, Galaxy M, and Galaxy F series have reached the end of their software upgrade cycles, and will not receive any further OS updates.
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However, these devices will still receive security patches for another year, but they will miss out on the new features and benefits of One UI 7.
Android 15 Easter Egg [Customized by Camila Foster, Sammy Fans]
Samsung Android 15 One UI 7 Ineligible Device List
The following is the list of Samsung devices that will not get the Android 15 One UI 7 update:
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A04s
- Galaxy A13
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A72
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52 5G
- Galaxy A52s
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53 5G
- Galaxy M33 5G
- Galaxy M23
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F23
If you own any of these devices, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer model that will support One UI 7 and beyond.
Note: The list is compiled on software update policy and previous rollouts.