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Got a Galaxy Phone? Samsung Says You Should Turn On These Security Features Now!

In an increasingly connected world, the security of our smartphones has never been more critical. Samsung is taking proactive steps to ensure its Galaxy users are well-protected against the rising tide of phone theft. The tech giant is urging all Galaxy owners to activate a suite of anti-theft features designed to safeguard their devices and personal information.

Here's what you need to know to keep your Galaxy phone secure:

Why the Urgency?

Samsung cites a global increase in phone theft incidents as the primary reason for this renewed focus on security. By enabling these features, Galaxy users can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches in the event their device is stolen.

Key Security Features to Activate

With the release of One UI 7, based on Android 15, Samsung has introduced and refined several crucial security features. Here's a breakdown of what you should enable:

• Theft Detection Lock: This ingenious feature leverages AI to detect if your phone has been snatched and the thief is attempting to make a quick getaway (running, biking, or driving). If detected, your phone instantly locks, preventing unauthorized access. This is an Android feature available on devices with Android 10 or higher.
• Offline Device Lock: Another vital Android feature, Offline Device Lock automatically locks your screen after multiple failed authentication attempts, even when your phone is offline. This prevents thieves from accessing your data even if they disable network connectivity.
• Remote Lock: This feature allows you to lock your phone screen remotely using your phone number and a quick security challenge from any device. It's a crucial safeguard when your phone is out of reach.

How to enable these features: Navigate to Settings > Security and privacy > Lost device protection > Theft protection.

Boosting Security with Identity Check

Samsung is also strongly recommending users activate Identity Check. This feature ensures biometric authentication is required when changing critical security settings, especially when your device is outside of a designated "safe place."

To enable Identity Check: Go to Settings > Security and privacy > Lost device protection > Theft protection > Identity Check. From here, you can also define your "Safe places" where biometric authentication isn't required for sensitive changes.

Understanding Security Delay

As part of Identity Check, Security Delay adds an extra layer of protection. If someone attempts to reset your biometric data, disable Identity Check, change lock screen settings, turn off Find My, or edit your safe places, a one-hour waiting period is initiated. This provides you with a crucial window to remotely lock your phone in case of theft.

Availability

These enhanced security features are currently available on the following Galaxy devices:

• Galaxy S25 series
• Galaxy S24 series
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy S23 series
• Galaxy S22 series

Samsung has promised to bring these features to more Galaxy devices in the near future.

A Proactive Approach to Security

Samsung's call to action underscores the importance of proactive security measures in today's digital landscape. By enabling these features, Galaxy users can significantly enhance their device's protection against theft and unauthorized access, giving them peace of mind in an increasingly uncertain world. Don't wait – take a few minutes to secure your device today! It could save you a lot of headaches down the road.

Tags: Samsung Galaxy, Anti-theft, Phone security, One UI 7, Android 15, Theft detection, Data protection, Mobile security, Galaxy users, Device theft

Source: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-anti-theft-features-advisory-3572196/