Overview

• Samsung issued a global advisory on July 1 urging compatible Galaxy users to activate the consolidated anti-theft and new anti-robbery features in One UI 7
• The suite integrates Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock with new Identity Check and Security Delay safeguards
• Features first launched on the Galaxy S25 series are now available on the S24, S23, S22, Z Fold 6/5 and Z Flip 6/5 lineups with wider deployment due by the end of 2025
• Identity Check requires biometric verification for security setting changes outside trusted locations while Security Delay enforces a one-hour wait on biometric resets to enable remote locking
• Samsung’s push is supported by a UK Home Office partnership focused on raising awareness of the tools amid surging device theft