Samsung Auto Blocker is here to protect your Galaxy device

With One UI 6, Samsung not only delivers improvements and new features, but also a handful of new apps that further improve the security of your Galaxy device.

One such app is Auto Blocker, a new security tool that comes with One UI 6 and promises to protect your Galaxy device “in the way that suits it best.” [your] way of life.”

The main purpose of Auto Blocker is to prevent the installation of apps from unauthorized sources except on Google Play Store and Galaxy Store. It is important to mention that if you prefer to download apps (install them from sources other than those Samsung considers allowed), this feature will not affect you as it is disabled by default.

However, if you’re not in the habit of downloading apps, Auto Blocker should provide an extra layer of security, which is especially useful with the rise of voice phishing, where attackers could trick users into installing malware.

The security app has a handful of additional controls, including the ability to enable app security monitoring to help detect potential malware and prevent harmful software commands and installations via a USB cable. Additionally, the app can protect users in a situation where someone has physical access to their device.

According to Samsung statementAuto Blocker is only available on Galaxy devices compatible with One UI 6, which is a bit strange considering it will have no problem working on older phones like the Galaxy S20.