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One UI 7 lacks a much-needed security feature [Updated]
Samsung are great technology vendor in the smartphone industry, but when it comes to security and privacy, Samsung is two steps ahead. The Korean tech giant is recreating One UI 7 beta activity for the Galaxy S24 series and there are several new features to explore in this Android 15 adaption but it still lacks a basic, but much-needed security feature such as the App lock.
Updated: In a recent post on the One UI Beta community forum, the Samsung Beta Moderator responded and said that the project manager is currently evaluating whether the App lock feature alignment with the One UI 7 design concept and goals.
If the much-awaited security feature aligns with the One UI 7 direction, it could be included in the official release.
One UI 7 lacks a much-needed security feature – App lock
It is worth noting that the App lock feature is missing from the beginning in Samsung One UI software for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Beginning of the year, a report emerged that suggested that Samsung could bring an App lock feature to your Galaxy devices.
Ultimately, this information turned out to be false, because Samsung did not bring the App lock feature to One UI 7 as the company is encouraging customers to store all photos, videos, files, apps, and data that they want to keep private in a Secure Folder.
Plus, Secure Folder is protected by the Samsung Knox security platform, making sure that your information is kept safer from any malicious attacks.
With the One UI 7, Samsung Knox allows you to check the security status of multiple Samsung smart devices including home appliances, phones, tablets, and TVs.
Other security and privacy features in One UI 7 include a Data recovery method for Enhanced Data Protection, Passkeys support for Samsung Accounts, a Maximum Restrictions option in Auto Blocker, and improved Theft Protection to the system to bring optimum user experience.
In addition to the security features, it is loaded with a range of smart features and improves the user’s experience from personalization to animations as well as an app in One UI 7 has a newer design, having a slightly darker color with a gradient background.
According to the info, Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8 Beta 4 to Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea, with India and Poland starting as well. The update weighs over 126568 MB and bears PDA build version ending with ZYGB.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series users! Here comes another beta firmware for your flagship smartphones. The company has released the One UI 8 beta 4 for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra devices with some enhanced functions and the latest improvement patch.
The changelog of the fourth One UI 6 beta mentions fixes for bugs related to Talkback for calls, iNavi dashcam editing, smarter Galaxy AI replies, faster Bixby routines, polished lock screen, and smoother fingerprint sensor, as well as making core apps like Camera and Gallery run smoother with fewer crashes, focusing on reliability rather than flashy features. Samsung has also listed some known issues that are yet to be fixed.
Bugs that have been fixed
- Added an emergency update feature for Samsung IMS Service.
- A pop-up or notification may appear to request user consent for IMS service update and restart.
- Supports full-screen switching while playing videos when using DeX
- Fixed operation error of Galaxy Al Reply Suggestions
- Improved loading issue when Bixby routine commands are triggered via voice
- Improved display issue in the quick launch icon area on the lock screen
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- Fixed an editing error with iNavi dashcam videos in the Gallery app
- Fixed an issue where the message ‘Fingerprint sensor not responding’ appeared on the lock screen
- Fixed outgoing call failure when attempting swipe call from the Contacts list with TalkBack enabled
- Improved flickering issue of the central vertical/horizontal level gauge when switching from front to rear camera
- Software stability enhanced through updates to several apps
Galaxy S25 users running the One UI 8 Beta 3 can now install the latest Beta update by navigating to System Settings, followed by Software update, and Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to come with a powerful fast charging brick, and new information shows that the phone will also come with the fastest ever wire charger.
Last week, Ice Universe said that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will break the long-standing fast charging limit this time around. Ironically, the most delinquent Galaxy flagship only supports 45W charging.
According to the information coming from X, the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship will feature 60W wire fast charging, and it’ll count as a big upgrade from last year’s 45W wired charger.
This new report shows that Samsung is focusing on another important segment – fast charging technology for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, followed by a slim structure.
According to the previous information, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chipset which may be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, new dual 200MP camera of different sizes, a bigger and better display, One UI 85, bigger battery life, and more. As this flagship series is expected to make its debut by next year.
Samsung Galaxy users won’t have to wait long for the One UI 8 update. The company has just started testing Android 16-based One UI 8 on some of its budget models, which is the first step towards rolling out the software update. Now, Samsung has also begun internal testing of One UI 8 on two of its mid-range Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36.
X user Mohammad Khatri spotted internal One UI 8 builds for the Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36. This development brings these two mid-range phones on par with newer models like the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A34.
For the Samsung Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36, the One UI 8 builds carry version numbers E346BXXU7EYG7 and M366BXXU1BYG2, respectively. Note that it isn’t the latest build that the Korean tech giant will deliver as part of its official update rollout.
The One UI 8 beta program that started in May this year is still exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series. Don’t expect this beta program to reach non-flagship devices, as the firm has no plans for recent flagship phones either.
The firmware listing does not guarantee an early rollout of the update. It is the first step towards an OTA release on suitable models. You can expect a rollout roadmap from the company, which will be available in the Members app.
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