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Samsung fixes confusing One UI 9.0 power menu security change
SamMobile • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung's One UI 9.0 (Android 17) removes the Lockdown Mode option from the power menu but enhances security by automatically locking the phone and disabling biometric authentication when the power menu is opened.
- This automatic security feature requires users to enter their PIN, pattern, or password to unlock the device, similar to the previous Lockdown Mode functionality.
- The fourth beta version of One UI 9.0 for the Galaxy S26 series introduces a new message in the power menu stating “For your security, your phone is locked” to clarify this behavior.
- Samsung plans to release the stable version of One UI 9.0 alongside its upcoming flagship foldable phones, likely debuting tomorrow.
