To help users stay protected, Samsung Galaxy smartphones offer Theft Protection features designed to secure personal information if a device is stolen. These intelligent security tools can automatically lock a device when theft is detected, lock a phone when it goes offline for an extended period, and even allow users to remotely lock their device.

Here’s how Galaxy users can enable Theft Protection on their smartphones.

What is Theft Protection?

Theft Protection is a security feature available on Galaxy smartphones that helps safeguard personal information if a device is stolen.

Using advanced technology, Theft Detection Lock can identify motion patterns commonly associated with theft, such as a device being suddenly snatched away from a user. If suspicious activity is detected, the smartphone screen automatically locks, helping prevent unauthorized access to personal data.

In addition to Theft Detection Lock, Galaxy smartphones also offer Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock, providing multiple layers of protection when users need them the most.

How to Enable Theft Protection on Your Galaxy Smartphone

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open Settings and tap Security and privacy

Step 2: Tap Lost device protection

Step 3: Select Theft protection

Step 4: Tap Theft Detection Lock

Step 5: Tap Turn on

Step 6: Tap Offline Device Lock

Step 7: Tap Turn on

Step 8: Tap Remote Lock and select Use Remote Lock to enable the feature

Once enabled, these settings help add an extra layer of security to your Galaxy smartphone.

What Happens If Your Phone Is Stolen?

When Theft Detection Lock is enabled, your smartphone can automatically lock if it detects movement patterns associated with theft. This helps prevent immediate access to your personal information.

Offline Device Lock adds another layer of protection by automatically locking the device if it remains disconnected from the network for a prolonged period.

Together, these features help protect sensitive information even when a device is no longer in the owner’s possession.

Can You Remotely Lock Your Phone?

Yes. Galaxy smartphone users can remotely lock their device if it is lost or stolen. By signing in to their Google account and visiting android.com/lock, users can initiate a remote lock, helping secure their device and personal information.

This provides added peace of mind and allows users to take action quickly, even when the smartphone is not physically with them.

Stay Protected with Galaxy Security Features

Smartphone theft can happen unexpectedly, but taking a few minutes to enable Theft Protection can help safeguard your data and privacy.

With features such as Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock, Galaxy smartphones offer multiple layers of protection designed to help users stay secure in everyday situations.

Watch the video below to learn how to enable Theft Protection on your Galaxy smartphone and keep your personal information protected.

We want users to enjoy our technology and innovations without a worry, which is why Galaxy devices come with a wide range of industry-leading security solutions to protect personal data. Samsung Knox protects, isolates, and secures data from the hardware chip up, while Secure Wi-Fi provides a safe environment for internet browsing on public wireless connections. And in case of loss or theft, the Find My Mobile service enables users to remotely locate the smartphone, as well as backup and protect data stored on the device.

For the Galaxy S20, we continued to build on this solid security foundation. At the heart of the enhanced system is the secure processor, which is engineered to ensure your data is protected even against advanced hardware attacks.

Enhanced Hardware Security

Just like the way locksmiths can use tools to get past a locked door, malicious actors can manipulate components (physical attacks), provoke hardware errors (fault attacks), or analyze heat and electromagnetic emissions (side-channel attacks) to breach smartphone security. These attacks, also known as hardware attacks, can only happen if the hacker gets hold of the device physically.

The Galaxy S20’s secure processor is Samsung’s solution to counter against hardware attacks. The component is a physical chip that provides an isolated space to protect confidential data in the device. In addition to the continuous scrambling and encrypting of confidential data, it employs a physical shield to guard against physical attacks. The component can also detect invalid voltage or temperature changes and is equipped with security algorithms to thwart side-channel attacks.

An Extra Level of Protection for Your Data

The secure processor protects a wide range of valuable data on your smartphone, starting from the lock screen. It ensures that your lock screen PIN, pattern, or password are not susceptible to guesses by making it almost impossible for attackers to reset the error counter, which monitors the number of failed unlock attempts.

In addition to lock screen data, the secure processor can also process blockchain private keys, which are similar to banking passwords for crypto-currency wallets. The component even supports Strongbox Keymaster, meaning it provides hardware protection for private keys or sensitive data on third-party apps.

As a part of Samsung Knox’s multi-layered security platform, the secure processor will not only keep your data protected on the go but also enable safer, more convenient mobile experiences in the future.

For more information about the Galaxy S20, visit news.samsung.com/galaxy, www.samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/galaxy-s20.

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