Unknown Document in Downloads

[Geordiedave]

Hi All,

New member here.

I was checking through my downloads section in my phone and noticed a file that I can't open called SmartThings from URL: samsappsbn.vo.llnwd.net

Is this something I should be worried about?

Freaking out at the moment 😞

Cheers

[MI5]

@Geordiedave It's part of the Knox security feature on Samsung phones.

Nothing to worry about at all.

[Bambino]

@Geordiedave What phone do you have? 

[MI5]

More info on SmartThings here which is an app pre-installed on your device to control other devices around your home https://www.smartthings.com/

[Geordiedave]

Hi MI5, so samsappsbn.vo.llnwd.net is a safe url?

Sorry for the reassurance needed - I get really anxious when things appear on my phone that I don't know anything about

[Geordiedave]

Bambino - I have a Galaxy S8

[MI5]

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@Geordiedave wrote:

Hi MI5, so samsappsbn.vo.llnwd.net is a safe url?

Sorry for the reassurance needed - I get really anxious when things appear on my phone that I don't know anything about

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Yes. It's perfectly safe and required for your phone to function properly.

[Geordiedave]

So how come I can't actually open the file? And I know you said it's for KNOX, but why is it called SmartThings. Sorry, i'm not calling you a liar, I just like to clear it all off in my head 😞

[jonsie]

Many files and documents aren't meant to be opened and often come with an error message when you try. If it isn't causing any problems then just leave it alone.

[MI5]

It's not a file that can be opened. It's just part of the operating system.