Samsung Internet Browser

The secure, private and optimized mobile web browser from Samsung

Samsung Internet Browser - Secure & Private Browsing

"Samsung Internet Browser" is a secure and optimized mobile web browser from Samsung, providing features such as Smart Anti-Tracking, end-to-end encryption, and various extensions to enhance privacy and browsing experience across devices, including Galaxy Watch support. It emphasizes user security with Protected Browsing and content blockers, ensuring safer web surfing.
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App stats

Version: 27.0.0.79 (Last updated: 2024-11-11)
Version code: 1270079502
Creation date: 2015-08-24
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  • android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
  • android.permission.CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY
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Size: 160.19M

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Samsung Internet (v2.8.16)
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App summary

Samsung Internet provides the best web browsing experience for you with Video Assistant, Dark Mode, Customize menu, Extensions such as Translator, and by protecting your privacy with Secret mode, Smart Anti-Tracking and Smart Protection.

Samsung Internet with tiles and complication feature is available on Galaxy Watch devices that support Wear OS. (※ Galaxy Watch4 series and models released later)

■ New Features for you
* Supports Internet settings search
Supports searching in the Internet settings to make it easier to find the Settings menu

* Enhanced protection of Internet synced data - End-to-end encryption applied (OneUI 6.1 or higher)
End-to-end encryption protects Internet synced data (saved pages, bookmarks, open tabs, quick access, history) in the Samsung Cloud.
※ End-to-end encryption is available from Samsung Cloud app v5.5.10 or higher.

* Removed the options to change the scroll bar position and hide the scroll bar

■ Security & Privacy
Samsung Internet helps you protect your security and privacy while browsing the Internet.

* Smart Anti-Tracking
Intelligently identify domains which have cross-site tracking ability and block storage (cookie) access.

* Protected Browsing
We will warn you before you can view known malicious sites to prevent you from visiting web sites which may try to steal your data.

* Content Blockers
Samsung Internet for Android allows 3rd party apps to provide filters for content blocking, making browsing safer and more streamlined.

The following permissions are required for the app service.
For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.

[Required permissions]
none

[Optional permissions]
Location: Used to provide location-based content requested by the user or location information requested by the webpage in use
Camera: Used to provide webpage shooting function and QR code shooting function
Microphone: Used to provide recording function on webpage
Phone: (Android 11) Requires access permission to check the mobile phone information in order to provide country-specific feature optimization
Nearby devices: (Android 12 or higher) To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when requested by the website
Music and audio: (Android 13 or higher) To upload audio files on webpages
Photos and videos: (Android 13 or higher) To upload photos and videos on webpages
Files and media: (Android 12) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages
Storage: (Android 11 or lower) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages
Notifications: (Android 13 or higher) To display the download progress and website notifications

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Aesthetically pleasing and minimalist design
  • Customizable and user-friendly
  • Built-in video player is a popular feature
  • Secret mode is convenient
  • Fast and smooth performance compared to other browsers
Cons
  • App frequently crashes after recent updates
  • Unwanted pop-ups occur during use
  • Compatibility issues with certain websites
  • Inability to take screenshots or copy URLs
  • Perceived lack of privacy features
Most mentioned
  • Constant crashing and freezing issues after updates
  • Inability to uninstall or disable the app
  • Pop-ups appearing unexpectedly
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
  • Loss of functionality (like screenshots and clipboard use) after updates
User reviews
by Anonymous, Invalid Date

I don't know what happened, but ever since the update, this app randomly pops up after I unlock my phone. This is not my default browser. I have Chrome set for it. I went into the settings and un-installed the update for it turned off notifications and cleared cache, yet it still pops up. The only thing I didn't do was reset because I didn't want to lose years of things I saved. You all need to fix this. It's really annoying.

The best android web browser for minimalist functionality. Aesthetically pleasing and easy to use, lacking in terms of privacy but privacy is just a buzz word with no weight behind it for most browsers now anyway. It also has a very nice built in video player which is 80% of why I use it. Let me break it down for you. Want to look up recipes, or what year an actor was born? Use samsung internet. Want to look up how to make homemade explosives? Maybe don't look it up on your phone at all.
by Matthew Calogrides, 2025-01-25
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