UnifyDrive App New Features Explained: Virus Scan, HD Migration, and Secure Space
Data security has become one of the biggest concerns in today’s digital world. From malware threats to failing hard drives and the constant risk of sensitive information being exposed, users need reliable solutions that keep their files safe. With its latest update, UnifyDrive App introduces three essential features—HD Migration, Secure Space and Virus Scan, designed to strengthen protection, simplify drive management, and safeguard personal data. This article explains how each of these features works and how to use them effectively.
💡 Did you know
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 3,158 data breaches in 2024, resulting in nearly 1.7 billion notices sent to potentially affected individuals.This indicates that a large number of individuals—particularly in the U.S.—are facing the genuine threat of their personal data being revealed.
NEW FEATURES OVERVIEW
To address these growing concerns around data security and storage management, the UnifyDrive App update introduces three powerful new features: HD Migration, Secure Space and Virus Scan. Each of these tools is designed to protect sensitive information, simplify drive replacement or expansion, and give users greater peace of mind.
HD Migration:Drive Replacement Made Easy
Many users eventually face the need to expand storage or replace aging drives. The HD Migration feature provided by the UnifyDrive app addresses this challenge and is a unique capability offered by UnifyDrive.
Understanding HD Migration
HD Migration is a feature in UnifyDrive designed for migrating or replacing drives to either expand storage capacity or address drive failures. It is primarily used under ZDR (Zero Data Redundancy) mode. While the operation is straightforward, users should be mindful of risks such as unexpected power outages and the use of SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) drives. This feature also allows data to be transferred to other drives—either to free up space on a slot or to copy data onto a new drive while replacing an old one.
What HD Migration Can Do
- Easy Drive Upgrade and Expansion: Quickly expand to higher-capacity drives without the hassle of copying files back and forth with external drives. Detailed step-by-step guidance is provided, and the entire process can be completed in the mobile app.
- Rescue Data from Failing Drives: When a drive shows failure warnings and needs replacement, HD Migration makes it easy to transfer data to a new drive. Even if the drive is already failing, it can still recover as much data as possible. (As long as the drive remains readable and writable, though some file loss may occur.)
It should be noted, however, that HD Migration is supported only when the hard disk backup mode is set to “ZDR” (Zero Data Redundancy). This feature allows users to replace a hard drive without losing data, such as swapping out a failing drive or replacing a smaller drive with a larger one. However, it is available only to administrators and will migrate data for all accounts. Also, Disk Migration is supported only in UDR mode.
Note: During migration, UnifyDrive will pause all read/write services, terminating ongoing tasks. Some tasks may not restart automatically after completion.
How To Use HD Migration?
The process begins with the user selecting the HD Migration icon on their mobile device or computer. The interface guides the user through each step, making the experience straightforward.
- Please open HD Migration, tap Start, select the drive to replace (one drive per operation), then tap Next.
- Review the details of the selected drive and confirm whether to proceed with replacement. (Note: Regardless of whether the front-panel indicator lights are turned off, the selected drive will still be indicated at this step.)
- You can view the parameters of the selected drive and confirm whether to replace it.
- The system calculates required space. If the remaining drives cannot accommodate the data from the drive being replaced, a warning will appear.
- Then carefully read the secondary confirmation prompt before proceeding.
- Follow the on-screen instructions. Ensure the device is fully powered off (fan stopped, LEDs off, no drive noise) before removing or inserting drives. Handle drives gently; avoid shock or drops—physical damage may cause irreversible data loss. If any error message appears, follow the guidance exactly.
- After HD Migration starts, an estimated time and progress will be shown. UT2 will be unavailable during this period, and the process may take a long time. Ensure stable power and do not move the unit. If an error occurs, follow the on-screen instructions.
- After completing the first step, a prompt will appear. Continue with the subsequent prompts to complete the procedure.
- Follow the prompts to operate. After shutting down, remove the drive that needs to be replaced, then reinsert all temporarily removed drives (the order does not matter, as long as they are inserted correctly). Power on the device to complete all HD Migration operations.
- If everything goes smoothly, the system will be ready for normal use after reboot.
💡NOTE:
To ensure the HD Migration process goes smoothly, please follow the provided instructions carefully. This helps protect your data and ensures the replacement is completed successfully.
Secure Space: Encrypted Storage for Sensitive Data
Many people store sensitive information on their phones—such as bank card details, ID information, private photos, or important account credentials—and constantly worry about it being exposed. The Secure Space feature addresses these concerns by providing a safe, encrypted area to keep such data protected.
Understanding Secure Space
Secure Space in UnifyDrive is a private storage area that provides an extra layer of data protection. It is typically implemented through hardware encryption, logical isolation, and password protection, ensuring that only users with the correct password can access the stored data. At the same time, Secure Space helps safeguard files against unauthorized access, system intrusions, and potential malware infections.
What Secure Space Can Do
Secure Space offers a robust solution for users who need to protect sensitive files. This built-in encrypted storage area requires a 6-digit password for access. Only users who enter the correct password can view or manage the files inside Secure Space. For maximum security, Secure Space works best when two hard drives are installed and ZDR mode is enabled. Users can store their most important files in Secure Space, such as contracts, financial records, or personal documents.
Note: Secure Space reflects the commitment of the UnifyDrive Feature Update to privacy and data protection. Users can trust that their confidential files remain secure at all times.
How To Use Secure Space?
Enabling Secure Space helps protect sensitive files and personal information. Once activated, be sure to remember your Secure Space password—it is the only way to access the content.
- Please go to the Secure Space page, tap Enable Now, carefully read the usage instructions, and then tap “Got it”.
Enter your account password and tap Verify. - Set a Secure Space password and a password hint in the prompt box, then tap Enable. In the confirmation popup, tap I Understand.
- Enter the password you just set and tap Open. You can then start adding your important files and information. A built-in memo feature is also available within Secure Space.
💡NOTE:
Please be sure to remember your Secure Space password. If it is forgotten, Secure Space cannot be opened and the files inside will be permanently inaccessible.
Virus Scan: Keeping Threats Away
Virus Scan addresses the growing threat of malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks targeting networked storage devices. The UnifyDrive App Feature Update introduces a comprehensive security suite that monitors files in real time and responds to potential threats automatically.
What Virus Scan Can Do
The Virus Scan interface is simple and user-friendly. Users can view scanning schedules and reports through the "Overview" section. By default, Virus Scan enables real-time protection and automatic scanning:
- Real-time Protection: It continuously monitors file activity and system behavior. If the system detects suspicious files or actions, it intercepts and isolates the threat before it can spread.
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Automatic Scan: The system scans files when suspicious activity occurs and removes threats without manual intervention. If you enable Automatic Scan, you can access the Settings panel to adjust the scan strategy. The options are flexible and include:
Scan Type: Full Scan, System File Scan, or Custom Scan.
Suspicious File Actions: No Action or Move to Quarantine.
Schedule: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
Start Time: Set the exact hour and minute for the scan to begin.
Users can also choose between a full scan, which covers all system and hard disk files, and a custom scan, which targets specific folders or file types.
- Full Scan: A full scan covers both all files stored on the drives, essentially performing a complete “deep clean.” Since many users may have hundreds of thousands of files in total, the process can be very time-consuming. It is therefore recommended to set up a schedule—for example, running a full scan once a week or once a month.
- Custom Scan: Custom scans offer flexibility for users who frequently transfer files or collaborate in multi-user environments. It can target specific files or folders, such as newly backed-up documents. It allows precise checking without consuming unnecessary resources, helping ensure that selected files are safe.
What To Do If Suspicious Files Are Detected？
When suspicious files are detected, four options are available—Isolate, Trust, Delete, or Restore—giving users flexible and secure control over how potential threats are managed.
- Isolate: Infected files move to a secure quarantine area, preventing them from running or spreading.
- Trust: Users can mark files as safe (Adds suspicious files to the whitelist, ), so the system will be skipped in future scans.
- Delete: Permanently removes suspicious files without sending them to the recycle bin.
- Restore: Restores suspicious files from the quarantine area to their original location, with the option to add the file to the whitelist.
How To Use Virus Scan?
Computer viruses can be highly deceptive—they may disguise themselves as common Word documents, hide inside compressed files, or even pose as system files to damage your data. Using UnifyDrive’s Virus Scan feature helps you avoid these risks by detecting suspicious behavior and keeping your files protected.
- Please open Virus Scan, follow the System Prompt to select a storage location for the virus database, then click Confirm and wait for the database to update.
- Once the update is complete, set the storage location for the System File Quarantine area, where suspicious system files will be stored. After setting this, click Confirm. At this point, the Virus Scan feature is fully installed and ready to use.
- Choose between a Full Scan or a Custom Scan, depending on your needs. A full scan checks all files on the system, while a custom scan targets only the specific folders or files you select.
- When Real-Time Protection is enabled, every file uploaded to UnifyDrive is automatically scanned. If a suspicious file is detected, you will receive a notification in the Message Center.
- In Virus Scan → Scan Records → Real-Time Protection Records, you can view Details about suspicious files, including location, time, type, and status. From here, you can also perform actions such as Isolate, Trust, Delete, or Restore.
- After completing, you can check the Scan Records for a summary of all tasks, including type, time, duration, number of suspicious files detected, and more. By clicking Details, you can review each suspicious file and take the necessary action.
- In the Quarantine Area, you can view all isolated files and perform batch actions, such as Delete, Restore, or Trust for suspicious files.
Other Related Settings
Virus Database
The storage location of the Virus Database can be changed, and upgrades are supported. The database can be manually uploaded, or updated by clicking the Check for Updates button.
Default Action
The default handling method can be set to Take No Action or Move to Quarantine. When suspicious files are detected, the system will process them according to the selected method. Files moved to quarantine will not appear in the File Manager and cannot be accessed until manually handled.
Whitelist
Files or directories added to the whitelist will not be scanned during virus scanning. Changing the path of a whitelisted file or directory will immediately invalidate its trust status. Click "Settings" to view, add, and remove whitelist items.
UnifyDrive UT2 continues to strengthen both storage flexibility and data security with its latest features. HD Migration makes drive expansion or replacement simpler and safer, reducing downtime and minimizing data loss risks. Secure Space creates a private, encrypted storage area to protect sensitive files from unauthorized access. Virus Scan adds active defense, identifying and isolating threats before they compromise data. Together, these features give UT2 users greater confidence and control over their digital assets, ensuring that storage is not only powerful but also secure.
