By Staff harlan4096 Mobile Security Config

Last updated
Jan 22, 2025
Mobile brand
Samsung
Mobile model
A54 5G
Phone OS
Android
Phone OS version
14
Phone OS Support status
Supported - Able to receive updates for OS and security
Phone OS Updates status
Automatic updates
Google Play Protect settings
    • Scan apps with Play Protect
App store(s)
    • Google Play Store
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
App updates
Auto-update on any connection
Phone unlock
Password (high security)
Biometric security
    • Fingerprint(s)
    • Other biometrics
SIM PIN and Card Lock
    • Lock SIM card with a PIN
Stolen Device Protection
On
Tracker Protection
    • Unknown Tracker Alerts (Android)
Find my Phone
    • Find My Device (Google)
    • Third-party phone tracking app
Security & Privacy Apps
Firewall & VPN Apps
  • Private DNS: dns.adguard.com
  • Kaspersky Secure Connection VPN Unlimited (Kill Switch On - Connected 24/7)
Browser
Google Chrome
Password manager
Not Needed (I don't visit any forum or services where I have to type password, all controlled via Biometric)
Authenticator
Google Auth
Phone & Caller ID
Integrated
Messaging
WhatsApp, Telegram
Music & Podcasts
VLC
Photo & Video
Integrated & VLC
Entertainment
-
Note-taking
Google Tasks App
Cloud storage
MEGA Lite Pro (400GB)
Games
No Games!
Android launcher
Samsung One UI 6.1
File and Photo backup
  • Device Auto BackUp to my GMail account
  • MEGA Lite Pro (400GB)
Subscriptions
    • None
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Congrats on the new mobile.

I have only owned one Samsung "S21 ultra" i loved everything about the phone except the One UI and all the bloat that came preinstalled. The hardware was top notch, the camera system was one of the best i have ever used on a mobile besides my "Nokia 9 Purview" which was the utlimate photography phone. I found samsungs tend to slow way down after some use even with powerful hardware, mostly due to the bloat, if you stream line it, im sure you will be satisfied for some time to come.
 
Congrats of the new phone. My provider also gave me a very good deal for this phone with my contract renewal coming soon but I read online that some people complain about lag when opening applications. Do you notice any lag with the phone or just early issues that are already fixed?
 
my mother has this same phone

A54 pros are very good quality display + 5/6 years of security updates , patch coming every month

cons are samsung own apps + oneui might be bit laggy sometimes

But in overall its very good phone and worth buying