Samsung Galaxy phones just got new Auto Blocker feature
The feature was recently released as part of a software upgrade to Android 14-based OneUI 6, and adds to Samsung’s arsenal of security and privacy innovations.
Auto-blocker is an opt-in package of additional security measures that gives users more choice as they explore the customisations enabled by Samsung Galaxy’s open ecosystem, the Korean major said.
“At Samsung we constantly strive to keep our users safe from security attacks, and with the introduction of Auto Blocker users can continue to enjoy the benefits of our open ecosystem, knowing that their mobile experience is secured,” said Seungwon Shin, Head of Security Team, Mobile Experience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We always seek to empower our users to choose for themselves what best suits their needs — rather than us deciding on their behalf, and Auto Blocker is no exception to that.”
Among the many things the tool can do, Auto Blocker can prevent app installations from unauthorised sources.
