the key highlights from the Samsung One UI 7 announcement on their website:
1. Knox Matrix:
Knox Matrix secures connected Samsung devices using a private blockchain system.
The new dashboard allows users to monitor the security status of all connected devices at a glance and provides actionable recommendations if any risks are detected.
Enhanced Data Protection simplifies and secures data recovery, allowing users to transfer private data to a new device by verifying the lock screen credentials of the previous device.
2. Maximum Restrictions:
Provides advanced controls for network connections, such as blocking 2G service and preventing auto-reconnection to insecure Wi-Fi networks.
Includes options to remove location data from shared photos and prevent automatic downloads of attachments in messages.
3. Auto Blocker and Safe Install System:
Safe Install warns users when downloading apps from unauthorized sources and prevents accidental installation of potentially harmful apps.
4. Theft Protection:
Adds new features like Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication to make critical security changes when in an unfamiliar location.
Introduces a one-hour security delay to prevent unauthorized changes to the device.
5. One UI 7 Beta Program:
Available from December 5, 2024, for Galaxy S24 series in India, Germany, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US.
Users can join the beta program via the Samsung Members app.
6. Official Release:
The One UI 7 official release will begin in Q1 2025 for Galaxy S series devices, with extended rollout to other Galaxy devices over time.
For detailed support, users are encouraged to visit Samsung Support or email at corpcommindia@samsung.com
