Samsung Internet Browser

The secure, private and optimized mobile web browser from Samsung

by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Billion

Downloads

7.0+

Android version

5/4/22

Last updated

2015

August

App age

130.5 MB

App size

Everyone

Content rating

FREE

Price

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Changelog

May 4, 2022 Update Version 17.0.1.69
Apr 4, 2022 Update Version 16.2.5.4
Mar 1, 2022 Update Version 16.2.1.56
Dec 29, 2021 Update Version 16.0.6.23
Nov 24, 2021 Update Version 16.0.2.19
Oct 27, 2021 Update Version 15.0.6.3
Sep 28, 2021 Update Version 15.0.4.9
Aug 27, 2021 Update Version 15.0.2.47
Jul 28, 2021 Update Version 14.2.3.14
Jun 24, 2021 Update Version 14.2.1.69
May 19, 2021 Update Version 14.0.3.5
Apr 16, 2021 Update Version 14.0.1.62
Mar 11, 2021 Update Version 13.2.3.2
Feb 10, 2021 Update Version 13.2.2.4
Jan 19, 2021 Update Version 13.2.1.70
Dec 11, 2020 Update Version 13.0.2.9
Nov 18, 2020 Update Version 13.0.1.64
Sep 28, 2020 Update Version 12.1.4.3
Sep 2, 2020 Update Version 12.1.2.5
Aug 6, 2020 Update Version 12.1.1.36
Aug 2, 2020 Update Version 12.1.1.36
Jun 18, 2020 Update Version 12.0.1.47
May 26, 2020 Update Version 11.2.2.3
Apr 30, 2020 Update Version 11.2.1.3
Mar 18, 2020 Update Version 11.1.2.2
Feb 25, 2020 Update Version 11.1.1.52
Jan 14, 2020 Update Version 10.2.01.10
Nov 24, 2019 Update Version 10.2.00.53
Oct 3, 2019 Update Version 10.1.01.3
Sep 8, 2019 Update Version 10.1.00.27
Jul 22, 2019 Update Version 9.4.00.45
May 19, 2019 Update Version 9.2.10.15
Apr 2, 2019 Update Version 9.2.00.70
Feb 12, 2019 Installs 1,000,000,000+ installs
Dec 9, 2018 Update Version 8.2.01.2
Aug 19, 2018 Update Version 7.4.00.70
Jun 7, 2018 Update Version 7.2.10.33
Feb 22, 2018 Installs 500,000,000+ installs
Feb 11, 2018 Update Version 6.4.10.5
Jul 6, 2017 Update Version 5.4.02.3
Sep 9, 2016 Installs 100,000,000+ installs
Apr 4, 2016 Installs 50,000,000+ installs
Nov 3, 2015 Installs 10,000,000+ installs
Oct 31, 2015 Installs 5,000,000+ installs
Sep 13, 2015 Installs 1,000,000+ installs
Sep 10, 2015 Installs 500,000+ installs
Aug 24, 2015 New App Version in COMMUNICATION for Free

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Developer information

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

[email protected]

Website

129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16677, Rep. of KOREA

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Description

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.

You can also install Samsung Internet browser on WearOS-based watches (Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic)

■ New Features for you
* Activation of “Smart anti-tracking” feature (Default On)
The smart anti-tracking feature is activated by default in order to strengthen privacy protection.

* Privacy Report provided on the “Quick access” page
The Privacy Report, which includes information such as ad blocking and tracking prevention, is provided within the “Quick access” page so it can be checked easily.

* Supports Drag & Drop for tab groups and bookmarks bar
Through Drag & Drop, features such as creating tab groups and changing the order of bookmarks are supported.

* Improved Tools menu editing accessibility
You can easily move to “Customize menu” by opening the Tools menu (≡) at the bottom right and long pressing any button in the Tools menu.

■ 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
Storage: Used to store files when downloading from webpages
Contacts: To upload the Contacts on the webpage
Phone: (Some Android versions) Requires access permission to check the mobile phone information in order to provide country-specific feature optimization
Nearby devices: (Some Android versions) To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when requested by the website

Recent changes:
v17.0.1.69
* Activation of “Smart anti-tracking” feature (Default On)
* Privacy Report provided on the “Quick access” page
* Supports Drag & Drop for tab groups and bookmarks bar
* Improved Tools menu editing accessibility

※ You can also install Samsung Internet browser on WearOS-based watches (Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic)

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Rank	Country	Category	List
97	United States	Communication	Top Free

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Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage, modify secure system settings

Your personal information

read your contacts, read your Web bookmarks and history

Your location

approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location

Network communication

view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, pair with Bluetooth devices, download files without notification, full network access, control Near Field Communication, receive data from Internet

Storage

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage, modify/delete internal media storage contents

Phone calls

android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE

Hardware controls

take pictures and videos, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration

System tools

access Bluetooth settings, allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception, read sync settings, read sync statistics, run at startup, reorder running apps, set preferred apps, draw over other apps, prevent phone from sleeping, modify system settings, toggle sync on and off, install shortcuts

Extra

android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT, android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN, android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS, android.permission.CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY, android.permission.DEVICE_POWER, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED, android.permission.GET_INTENT_SENDER_INTENT, android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES, android.permission.MANAGE_ACTIVITY_STACKS, android.permission.MANAGE_ROLE_HOLDERS, android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES, android.permission.READ_SEARCH_INDEXABLES, android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, android.permission.STATUS_BAR, android.permission.SUBSTITUTE_SHARE_TARGET_APP_NAME_AND_ICON, android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC, android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT, android.permission.sec.MDM_AUDIT_LOG, android.permission.sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE, android.permission.sec.MDM_FIREWALL, com.android.setting.permission.ALLSHARE_CAST_SERVICE, com.msc.openprovider.OpenContentProvider.READ_CONTENT, com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu.permission.ADVERTISE_ASSISTANTMENU, com.samsung.android.app.deepsky.donation.provider.permission.DONATE_ACTION, com.samsung.android.app.deepsky.feedback.provider.permission.SUBMIT_FEEDBACK, com.samsung.android.app.deepsky.permission.ACCESS_SERVICE, com.samsung.android.app.spage.permission.WRITE_CARD_DATA, com.samsung.android.bio.face.permission.USE_FACE, com.samsung.android.bixby.service.bixbysearch.permission.UPDATE_INDEX, com.samsung.android.camera.iris.permission.MANAGE_IRIS, com.samsung.android.camera.iris.permission.RESET_IRIS_LOCKOUT, com.samsung.android.camera.iris.permission.USE_IRIS, com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_AUDIT_LOG, com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERTIFICATE, com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.samsung.android.mcfds.permission.USE_CONTINUITY_PROVIDER, com.samsung.android.pass.permissions.MANAGE_PASS_SERVICE, com.samsung.android.pass.permissions.USE_FINGERPRINT, com.samsung.android.pass.permissions.USE_PASS_SERVICE, com.samsung.android.permission.BIOMETRICS_PRIVILEGED, com.samsung.android.permission.FINGERPRINT_PRIVILEGED, com.samsung.android.permission.FINGERPRINT_WEB_SIGNIN, com.samsung.android.permission.INTELLIGENT_SCAN_WEB_SIGNIN, com.samsung.android.permission.IRIS_WEB_SIGNIN, com.samsung.android.permission.MODIFY_THEME, com.samsung.android.permission.SSRM_NOTIFICATION_PERMISSION, com.samsung.android.provider.indexing.permission.ACCESS_PROVIDER, com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY, com.samsung.android.rubin.app.ui.permission.LAUNCH_RUBIN_SETTING, com.samsung.android.samsungpass.permission.EASYSIGNIN, com.samsung.android.samsungpass.permission.autofillform, com.samsung.android.samsungpass.permission.setting.READ, com.samsung.android.samsungpass.permission.setting.WRITE, com.samsung.android.scloud.backup.lib.read, com.samsung.android.scloud.backup.lib.write, com.samsung.android.scloud.permission.RPC_SYNC_SETTING, com.samsung.android.scloud.sync.permission.READ, com.samsung.android.scloud.sync.permission.WRITE, com.samsung.android.scs.ai.search.permission.READ, com.samsung.android.scs.ai.search.permission.WRITE, com.samsung.android.spay.permission.READ_CAPABILITY, com.samsung.permission.ACCESS_BIXBY_VISION_SERVICE, com.samsung.sea.retailagent.permission.RETAILMODE, com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.permission.QUICKACCESS, com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.permission.SILENT_INSTALL_COMPLETE, com.sec.android.settings.permission.SOFT_RESET, com.sec.android.stk.permission.EVENT, com.sec.spp.permission.TOKEN_72b3588973288bacf9f7ff71eef276ae144820b9f7c020b672eb4fab6eb2074ad8ca270639d317de30f53b636797f28ea5adee40ffea9bbdc78b0d8d767865a7aed9341f4b30925f95c8d53ee789f7c824ea5fe428e7d3ecb7d5aaa57ba4102684befe003be35ca421d02bcd6906540f67d78930c3db11bbd7460cb936e7e556, com.wssnps.permission.COM_WSSNPS