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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.
Samsung has been internally testing One UI 8 builds on several Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, and more. Now, the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphone have joined the One UI 8 testing phase.
A new build for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A35 5G has been spotted, indicating that One UI 8 testing has begun. The build can be identified via A346BXXUAEYG3 and A356BXXU5CYG5, respectively.
The Poland variant of the Samsung Galaxy M34 is currently undergoing testing as its CSC code is PLS. This new build shows that the company is working on bringing One UI 8 to budget smartphones as well.
According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy A35 with One UI 8 has scored impressively on the benchmark, with a single-core score of 1027 and a multi-core score of 2507. These scores suggest the A35 will offer amazing performance to handle everyday tasks and multitask easily.
Currently, Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can enjoy these new features through the One UI 8 Beta Program. The company is also planning to release One UI 8 Beta 4 for this latest Galaxy S series phone. However, older Galaxy smartphones might not receive the One UI 8 Beta update.
Samsung began hyping its upcoming Galaxy S26 series key specs, including the display, battery, and other parameters. After the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 phones, Samsung seems to be working on the Galaxy S26 series. It looks like the device has already started surfing the internet. A new leak has shed light on the key specs of the Galaxy S26 series, including the display.
According to TheElec (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung is working on the three Galaxy S26 series models, including Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Plus, the company may not release the Galaxy S26 Plus. Moreover, the reports shared new insights on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series display panel shape.
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As per the report, Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature 6.27-inch, 6.66-inch, and 6.89-inch displays, respectively.
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Samsung Camera Assistant is a module powered by the Good Lock app that improves the camera experience on Galaxy devices. The app allows users to customize various camera settings, such as adding a 2x zoom button, increasing the shutter speed, and adjusting other features of the main camera, and save videos directly to external storage. In One UI 8, Samsung has introduced new features to the Camera Assistant app to let you take Motion Photo with a shutter sound.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Camera Assistant Good Lock module, which brings new features and One UI 8 support. Users can identify the latest update through version 4.0.00.1.
With this new update, Motion Photos will have a shutter sound, giving users more control and adding a fun touch to taking photos.
The update also brings One UI 8 software, which offers a more refined and intuitive user experience. Additionally, the Korean tech giant has expanded camera assistant compatibility to include its latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
For your information, let us tell you that Samsung is regularly working to make the Good Lock module compatible with One UI 8. Samsung is now bringing One UI 8 support for the Camera Assistant app, after Multistar and Display Assistant.
Once the update is officially released, the Camera Assistant app will be available on all eligible Galaxy smartphones. Samsung continues to extend support for this app to select Galaxy devices. However, some features may not be available on all models due to differences in hardware and software.
Support model:
- One UI 8.0 or higher : Flip7/Fold7
- One UI 7.0 or higher : S25/A56/M56/F56
- One UI 6.1 or higher : S24FE/S21FE/A55/M53/Quantum5/Fold6/Flip6
- One UI 6.0 or higher : S24/A73/A72/A54/A53/A52s/A52 5G/A52/M54/F54/Quantum 2
- One UI 5.1 or higher : S23/S23FE/S22/S21/S20/Note20/Fold5/Flip5/Fold4/Flip4/Fold3/Flip3/Fold2/Flip
The company is expected to update more Good Lock modules and plugins soon to support One UI 8. So if you use other suites from Good Lock, keep an eye out for new software updates.
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