Starting September 25, Samsung smartphone users will be required to have a Samsung account to access the Galaxy Store, the application that allows you to download and update software specific to the Galaxy ecosystem. Until now, it was possible to use this service without logging in first, but this facility will disappear.
A major change for Galaxy users
According to a press release spotted by SammyFansthe manufacturer states that it will be necessary to connect to a Samsung account to use the Galaxy Store and its services. This announcement appeared in the latest update of the Galaxy Store (version 6.6.13.10), and it concerns users around the world. This measure, if it does not affect all applications (the majority come from the Google Play Store), therefore targets the services and software developed by Samsung.
The requirement to create a Samsung account is a clear break with past practices. Until now, the Korean company encouraged users to create an account, but had never made access to its services conditional on a mandatory login. This radical change could be aimed at strengthening control over access to updates and the security of applications, particularly those downloaded from third-party sources.
This new policy comes at a time when Google has taken steps to better secure its own Play Store. The American company has, in fact, launched a series of changes to strengthen user protection, notably with Play Protect, the real-time threat detection service powered by artificial intelligence. Developers are also encouraged to integrate an integrity API to block the use of applications installed or updated outside the Play Store.
Similarly, Samsung seems to want to limit the risks associated with installing apps from third-party stores or directly via unofficial installation files (in other words, sideloading). By requiring an account, the manufacturer probably intends to exercise better control over updates and installations, an area where security holes can easily arise.
While most apps installed on Galaxy devices come from Google’s Play Store, the Galaxy Store remains a go-to for Samsung’s internal services. Many native features and apps, such as Samsung Pay or Galaxy Wearable, rely on updates delivered by this store. Not having a Samsung account could therefore deprive users of the latest improvements and fixes for these apps.
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