Samsung’s One UI 8, based on Android 16, will introduce robust privacy and security features under Google’s Advanced Protection Program, aimed at shielding Galaxy phone and tablet users from fraud, scams, and theft.
Announced on May 14 at Google’s The Android Show, Android 16’s security enhancements will roll out to Samsung Galaxy devices via One UI 8.0, expected in summer 2025. The Advanced Protection Program (APP) consolidates features like Remote Lock and Theft Detection Lock, requiring user credentials to disable, ensuring robust defense against unauthorized access. Initially developed for Google apps, these will expand to third-party apps in the future.
Key features include uneditable secure device logs, letting users check for tampering. During calls, One UI 8 blocks risky actions like installing unverified apps or tweaking critical settings, thwarting scammer tactics. Banking app security also gets a boost: screen-sharing calls must end before access, with UK banks like Monzo and NatWest on board.
If you haven’t guessed already, AI plays a big role here. It scans for malware, filters scam messages, and flags apps that hide icons.
Enhanced Factory Reset protections render stolen phones unusable without owner authorization, while Remote Lock adds a security question and hides one-time passwords from notifications. These align with Samsung’s Auto Blocker, seen in One UI 6.1.1.
Set to debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 in July, with a beta in June, One UI 8 could make Galaxy devices safer than ever. Will these features outsmart scammers, or are gaps like delayed third-party app support a concern? The summer rollout will reveal more.
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