Samsung Warns Galaxy Users To Delete ‘High Risk Apps’

Samsung’s delayed One UI 8.5 upgrade has just started rolling out, but attention has already turned to One UI 9, which brings Android 17 to Galaxy smartphones. The new Android firmware delivers a raft of security updates, and owners of Samsung flagships will not want to see more delays.

Samsung Warns Galaxy Users To Delete ‘High Risk Apps’. Samsung’s delayed One UI 8.5 upgrade has just started rolling out, but attention has already turned to One UI 9, which brings Android 17 to Galaxy smartphones. The new Android firmware delivers a raft of security updates, and owners of Samsung flagships will not want to see more delays. Samsung says One UI 9 “introduces enhanced protection against suspicious apps and potential threats: when new high-risk apps are detected, it now warns users, blocks execution and installation, and recommends deletion through security policy updates.” Per Android Authority, “in the first One UI 9 beta, within Settings > Security and privacy > More security settings, there’s now a new entry for Manage unknown apps.” The beta version of the new feature includes a clear warning: “The apps below may put yo...