Why is "install unknown apps" configured as "Allowed" by deault?

[imastukosaurusrex]

Samsung Galaxy S21+ USA

As the pictures show select applications are set by default as allowed to install unknown applications.

1) Is this not a security issue?
2) There are posts on other forums asking the same thing with S22/23/24 model phones.

There are plenty more apps with this setting, just want to make sure there is nothing to worry about.

 

[imastukosaurusrex]

Sorry meant "Install Unknown Apps default setting is Allowed"

Default was also spelled incorrectly and I am unable to find an edit option.

 

[mustang7757]

They are all default apps on Samsung and greyed out , so nothing to worry about , you can select auto blocker by typing in settings search bar and it will override it

 

[imastukosaurusrex]

Thanks, it caught me offguard as the "Install Unknown Apps" was not set to "Allow" on my device prior to the Upgrade to 15 OneUI 7.0.

 

[mustang7757]

Thanks, it caught me offguard as the "Install Unknown Apps" was not set to "Allow" on my device prior to the Upgrade to 15 OneUI 7.0.

No problem