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.