Manufacturers are increasingly looking more for the security and privacy of users. Samsung is one of the most committed to the cause and a clear example of this is the Samsung Knox service to keep our files safe from any type of threat. Now, with the arrival of the version of the One UI 5.0 layer based on Android 13, the Asian company wants us to feel calm when sending our device for repair.
The new updates always come loaded with news and improvements for the smartphone. However, it is common for the vast majority of those known by the community to be the ones that provide greater customization or improve the system in one way or another; while security-related features often take a backseat. That is why it is convenient to be aware of one of the most interesting functions that this software renewal brings.
New Maintenance Mode on your Samsung
Among the highlights of the One UI 5.0 and Android 13 update for your Samsung Galaxy, a privacy feature known as Maintenance Mode stands out . The purpose of this feature is to block access to personal information when the device is delivered to a repair center.
The South Korean company has explained this possibility in detail in a press release, stating that this modality will create a user account independent of your own. The technician in charge of fixing the phone can access the main functions, although access to any type of personal data, be it images, documents or messages, is completely restricted.
In fact, they can’t even see the apps you have installed on your smartphone. However, if necessary, they can download applications from the Galaxy Store of the Samsung device. In any case, you do not have to worry about the lack of space when you receive the mobile again, since these will be automatically deleted when you exit Maintenance Mode. Likewise, all the data generated with the repair will also disappear.
Without a doubt, it is a security method that is designed to grant greater confidence to the user when he does not see what they are doing with his terminal. Mainly, because it will remain intact before any possible changes that the repairer has made or any attempt to access your personal information. However, it is advisable to carry out a backup of your Samsung Galaxy to avoid misfortunes.
Activate this option on your mobile
If you have a Samsung Galaxy that has already received Android 13 system update along with One UI 5.0, Maintenance Mode should already be available on your device. To enable this function, go to the phone settings and locate the “Battery” section.
Once inside you have to activate the corresponding option and restart the smartphone . When it is turned on again, it will be on a separate user account where access to your data is blocked. At the moment there are few Samsung mobiles that already have the new version, but it never hurts to know the news in advance to take advantage of them when the time comes.