Samsung Find Ready To Present Satellite-Based Location Tracking Features

Illustration of the Samsung Find application (photo: dock. samsung)

JAKARTA - Samsung appears to be preparing a major update for their device tracking app, Samsung Find, by adding a satellite-based location tracking feature. The move shows that Samsung is trying to catch up with Google, which has already presented a similar feature through the Find My Device (Wind Hub) service on the latest Pixel device.

This information first emerged from a version update of 1.8.00.16 of the Samsung Find app, where a tipter with the account name ThatJoshGuy discovered the existence of a new page that has not been officially announced, titled State Mode. In a shared screenshot, it is explained that when this mode is enabled, the device's location will be shared automatically every 15 minutes, and this sharing process will stop automatically when the user turns off the mode.

The existence of this feature opens up a great possibility for users of Samsung devices to continue sharing their locations even though they are located in areas that do not have cellular network coverage or Wi-Fi. By leveraging satellite connectivity, this feature is designed to be an emergency communication solution or location tracking in remote areas such as mountains, forests, or while on an adventure in the wild.

In addition to the automatic sharing feature that works every 15 minutes, the code update in the application also indicates a backup option if the satellite connection fails or is not available. In a situation like this, users can still manually send their location via message, but only as one-time sharing, not in the form of periodic location updates such as the main mode. Unfortunately, the application reportedly closed forcibly (force close) when this feature was explored further, so all capabilities and limitations of the new feature are not yet known.

Samsung Find itself is an application that functions as a tracking center for various Samsung devices, such as Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and accessories such as Galaxy SmartTag. This application also allows users to share real-time locations with family members or close friends, provide a sense of security and comfort, especially in emergency situations or when traveling long distances.

With the possibility of the presence of satellite-based tracking features, Samsung Find will be much more useful, especially for users who are often active outside the network or in locations that are difficult to reach by ordinary signals. This innovation is also proof that Samsung continues to strive to improve its device ecosystem, as well as show that competition between technology giants such as Samsung and Google continues to encourage more sophisticated and responsive technological developments towards the needs of modern users.

Although there has been no official announcement from Samsung regarding when this feature will be released to the public, this discovery provides strong indications that the launch is just a matter of time. With the growing satellite communication technology on consumer devices, Samsung Find has the potential to become an important tool in safety and navigation in the future.