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How To: Root the Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge By Nelson Aguilar; Samsung Galaxy S6; Thanks to leaks and hard working developers, rooting tools for brand new Android devices are usually available right around the time of the smartphone's release, if not earlier. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6. If you recently received your new Galaxy S9 or S9+, you're probably excited to try out all of the features the flagship offers. While many of the features are self-explanatory and easy to access, there are a handful of very useful items that Samsung has buried in the settings menu. Enabling these.
Every Samsung Galaxy device -- from the S3 to the latest S6 -- has a significant flaw that lets in hackers, researchers have discovered.
The vulnerability lives in the phones' keyboard software, which can't be deleted. The flaw potentially allows hackers to spy on anyone using a Samsung Galaxy phone.
You can be exposed by using public or insecure Wi-Fi. But some researchers think users are exposed even on cell phone networks.
Researchers at NowSecure, a cybersecurity firm, say they told Samsung(SSNLF) about the vulnerability in November. Seven months later, nothing has been fixed. That's why NowSecure made its findings public on Tuesday.
How serious is this problem? NowSecure CEO Andrew Hoog said that, on a well-established system that ranks cybersecurity problems from 1 to 10, this vulnerability stood at 8.3.
NowSecure said it tested several Galaxy models on many different cell phone carriers. All were vulnerable. Assuming every Galaxy out there is the same, NowSecure estimates 600 million devices are affected.
The problem involves the word prediction software used by Samsung devices. It's made by British tech firm SwiftKey, which Samsung installs in devices at the factory.
Last year, NowSecure researchers discovered that the SwiftKey keyboard can be tricked to accept a malicious file when the software updates. Because of the way the keyboard is installed, that virus can access some of the deepest, core parts of the phone's computer system.
With that level of access, a hacker can then do pretty much anything to your phone.
This hack isn't easy. But it's a tactic for cyberattackers on a mission with lots of money and access WiFi or cell networks. One possible target? Company executives traveling to countries, such as China, where the government routinely spies on visitors to steal their business plans.
It also exposes high-level U.S. government officials. Samsung just earned the NSA's blessing for its Galaxy devices, which were approved for use by government employees. And the latest hack of federal employees -- allegedly by the Chinese government -- shows they are valuable targets.
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Neither Samsung nor SwiftKey have claimed responsibility for inserting the flawed computer code. In a public statement, SwiftKey said it only found out about the flaw on Tuesday. SwiftKey said 'the way this technology was integrated on Samsung devices introduced the security vulnerability.'
To calm down worried users, the British firm argued that this hack isn't easy to pull off. It involves particular timing. A hacker can only sneak into a device when the keyboard software is applying a software update.
In a statement to reporters, Samsung said it 'takes emerging security threats very seriously... and [is] committed to providing the latest in mobile security.'
The company also said it's about to patch the issue through its Samsung KNOX service. 'Updates will begin rolling out in a few days,' the company said, although it's unclear whether all devices will receive the fix.
Part of the incredibly long delay to fix this problem is due to the way phone manufacturers work with cell phone carriers like AT&T(T), Sprint(S), T-Mobile(TMUS) and Verizon(VZ). Samsung could race to create a fix, but people must wait until carriers get around to distributing them.
This fractured system causes frequent complaints from users, who must patiently wait for all new software: everything from new features to patches for dangerous computer bugs.
NowSecure said it notified Samsung in November -- and as evidence of how slow this system is -- on December 31, Samsung asked for a year to fix it.
In its defense, Samsung said cybersecurity researchers at NowSecure didn't fully explain the problem in November.
'We learned about the full extent this past week,' Samsung told CNNMoney.
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NowSecure advised Samsung Galaxy users to avoid insecure Wi-Fi, ditch their phones, and call their cell phone carriers to pressure them into a quick fix.
Hoog said they made the vulnerability public because the pressure was just too great. The cybersecurity firm had advised companies for half a year, unable to tell them that their employees and managers were are serious risk of being spied on by hackers.
'We needed to inform them about the risk,' he told CNNMoney. 'It would be naive to think other entities [such as governments and cybermafias] would not be capable of finding this and executing it.'
CNNMoney (New York) First published June 17, 2015: 2:00 PM ET
If you recently received your new Galaxy S9 or S9+, you're probably excited to try out all of the features the flagship offers. While many of the features are self-explanatory and easy to access, there are a handful of very useful items that Samsung has buried in the settings menu. Enabling these hidden features will help you unlock the true power of your new device.
Samsung packs a ton of features into their flagship devices. This can be a compelling reason to buy their phones, but also a bit intimidating for new users trying to locate all of the available settings. On the Galaxy S9, many of the new features like AR Emoji, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound, and Always on Display customization are a bit tricky to find. Let's dive in to the most important hidden features on your Galaxy S9.
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1. Dolby Atmos Surround Sound
Aside from the camera, the biggest hardware improvement on the Galaxy S9 is undoubtedly the inclusion of stereo speakers. Increasing the quality of sound output, Samsung also partnered with Dolby to deliver truly incredible Atmos Surround Sound.
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There are a few ways you can enable Dolby Atmos. The easiest way to do so is from the quick settings. To do this, swipe down your notification shade fully, swipe to the left, and Dolby Atmos will be listed as the last quick setting tile. The Atmos feature is turned off out of the box, so tapping on the tile will enable it.
After you have enabled the Dolby Atmos feature, you can toggle a few useful settings. To enter the detailed settings menu, long-press on the Dolby Atmos tile. The four options available are Auto, Movie, Music, and Voice. If you often switch between media and calls all day, it is probably best to leave the Auto option untouched for daily use. For a rich Netflix experience the Movie mode is a great choice, just remember to toggle back to Auto after viewing.