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Samsung Launches Final One UI 8 Rollout Featuring Android 16 Advanced Protection on Galaxy S25

Samsung’s update consolidates nine security features under a single switch to simplify activation of Android 16’s Advanced Protection on Galaxy phones.

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Samsung’s OneUI 8 makes Android security easier with a new advanced protection option from Android 16

Overview

  • One UI 8 is now in its final rollout stage with Android 16’s Advanced Protection mode live on early Galaxy S25 devices.
  • The update groups nine security tools within a single toggle, covering inactivity reboot, Google Play Protect scans, 2G network blocking, Android Safe Browsing and HTTPS warnings.
  • It retains and strengthens One UI 7’s anti-theft measures—including theft detection lock, offline device lock and remote lock—while adding a biometric identity check for setting changes.
  • Samsung is promoting the new protections through ads, radio and TV campaigns in the United Kingdom to boost user activation ahead of a wider rollout.
  • The integration of Android 16 security features with Samsung’s Knox ecosystem reflects the company’s effort to close its security gap with iOS and respond to criticism over delayed Android updates.