Samsung Electronics has unveiled the One UI 7 beta program, offering a sneak peek into enhanced security features designed specifically for Galaxy users. In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, Samsung recognizes that true privacy hinges on robust security. One UI 7 empowers users with greater transparency, choice, and integrated security settings, ensuring that personal data remains protected at every level.
Samsung One UI 7 Enhances Security and Privacy in the Age of AI, Giving Users Greater Transparency and Choice
Knox Matrix: A New Era of Transparency
At the heart of One UI 7 is Knox Matrix, Samsung’s innovative approach to security that enhances protection through intelligent threat monitoring across connected devices. This multi-layered system utilizes Trust Chain, a secure private blockchain, to provide users with a comprehensive view of their security status. The new Knox Matrix dashboard simplifies the process of monitoring the security of multiple Samsung devices, including smartphones, TVs, and home appliances.
With One UI 7, users can easily check if their devices are secure. A simple glance at the dashboard will show a ‘green’ status when everything is up to date and secure. If a device is flagged as at risk, the dashboard provides actionable recommendations to address the threat, making security management intuitive and user-friendly.
Enhanced Data Protection and Recovery
One UI 7 introduces a new recovery method for Enhanced Data Protection, streamlining the process of retrieving data stored on Samsung Cloud. This feature ensures that connected devices remain synchronized and secure, providing users with a backup plan in case access to a trusted device is lost. Users can now transfer recovered data to a new device by verifying their previous device’s lock screen method—be it a PIN, pattern, or password—making data recovery seamless.
Additionally, Knox Matrix’s Credential Sync feature allows users to create and manage passkeys for their Samsung accounts. These digital credentials simplify the login process across apps, devices, and websites, enabling secure access with just a fingerprint scan on their smartphones.
Maximum Restrictions: Empowering User Control
One UI 7 enhances user control with the Maximum Restrictions feature, which provides a robust defense against cyber threats. This update introduces new controls for network connections, allowing users to block 2G service and prevent data interception on potentially unsafe networks. Users can also manage automatic reconnections to less secure Wi-Fi networks, ensuring their data remains private while still having the option to connect manually.
This update builds on existing protections for Samsung Messages and Samsung Gallery, enabling users to remove location data from shared photos, block automatic downloads, and prevent unwanted hyperlinks and shared albums.
More Security Settings for Personalized Protection
One UI 7 offers even more customizable security settings to suit individual user needs. Users can block USB connections while their device is locked, allowing only battery charging. The new Safe Install system works alongside Auto Blocker to alert users when attempting to download apps from unauthorized sources, helping to prevent unintentional sideloading and enhancing overall device security.
Theft Protection: Safeguarding Your Data
Samsung has introduced new theft protection features exclusive to Galaxy devices, enhancing data security in the event of loss or theft. In addition to Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, and Remote Lock, users can now opt into Identity Check. This feature activates when suspicious activity is detected, requiring biometric authentication to make changes to critical security settings. A one-hour security delay further protects against unauthorized changes, ensuring personal information remains secure.
Looking Ahead: One UI 7 and AI Integration
One UI 7 represents Samsung’s commitment to privacy in the age of AI, introducing advanced security features that ensure comprehensive protection. The official release of One UI 7 will begin with the upcoming Galaxy S series devices, featuring enhanced on-device AI capabilities starting in the first quarter of 2025. Samsung is also committed to extending its OS upgrade policy, gradually rolling out the update to other Galaxy devices.
The One UI 7 beta program launches on December 5 for Galaxy S24 series users in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US. Interested users can apply to join the beta program through the Samsung Members app.
