# This Samsung Galaxy feature can protect you from untrustworthy apps

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-17T16:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2284034/samsung-galaxy-feature-protects-from-untrustworth-apps-auto-blocker/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/this-samsung-galaxy-feature-can-protect-you-from-untrustworthy-apps-da7459/

Samsung's Auto Blocker protects your Galaxy phone from security threats, but it does have drawbacks. Here's what it does and when you might want to turn it off.

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