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Samsung Lockdown mode, here’s how to enable and use it
Sometimes it happens that our friends and family members unlock the phone with our fingerprint and facial recognition, only jokingly but the phone gets unlocked. So if you do not want anyone to use your Galaxy smartphone without your consent, then you can enable Samsung Lockdown Mode.
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Samsung Lockdown Mode
Samsung offers Lockdown Mode for Galaxy device users to make their devices more secure. It is a feature that turns off Smart Lock, biometric unlock, and notifications on the Lock screen.
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After enabling this feature, no one can unlock your smartphone without a PIN or passcode. This feature is not shown in the power menu, because it is turned off by default, so we have to enable it. After enabling, this feature is very easy to use.
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How to enable Samsung Lockdown Mode?
Whenever you feel that you should let someone lock your phone and they can’t open the phone even with your fingerprint or face recognition, then you use the lockdown mode. Before using it, you need to enable it. Just need to follow a few steps.
First of all, open the Settings of your smartphone, then press on the Lock Screen option and you will see the Secure lock settings option, tap on it. After entering your smartphone’s PIN or password, a new page to appears, you have to turn on the Show Lockdown options and it is done.
How to use Lockdown Mode?
Once you enable the feature, you can use it. Press and hold the Power button. Now, you can see the Lockdown mode option, press on it. It immediately locks your screen and turns off both fingerprint sensor and face recognition.
You can also use this feature by swiping down two times, tapping on the power button, and pressing the Lockdown mode. Remember one thing, once you unlock your smartphone with your smartphone’s passcode then the Lockdown mode is unable.
You will have to access this feature again through the Power menu. Once you have enabled this feature through Settings, you only need to use it with the Power button.
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Samsung has recently rolled out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for its Galaxy S23 series and older foldable devices in South Korea. The company plans to extend this update to more regions, reportedly next week. Users of the Samsung Galax S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get the One UI 6.1.1 update in Canada next week.
As per the latest information from Fido’s software update schedule, Canadian users of the above-mentioned devices will receive a new software update on September 17, 2024.
On this date, users with Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will get both the August 2024 security patch and the new One UI 6.1.1 features in Canada. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will also receive this update on the same day.
However, the Galaxy S23 FE will also receive the One UI 6.1.1 update but with the September 2024 security patch on September 17 in Canada. The update will be between 2.3GB and 3.1GB in size.
One UI 6.1.1 update is a major upgrade, which brings several new features to enhance the user experience. It also comes with advanced Galaxy AI features, which promise to improve the functionality and performance of these devices through smarter and more intuitive interactions.
With this major update and fresh patch, Canadian Galaxy users can look forward to better security and new features that take their phone experience to the next level.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users in South Korea have recently received a major One UI 6.1 (based on One UI 6.1.1) update. Though the exact dates are not clear, One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S23 series will soon be available in more countries.
According to the information, One UI 6.1.1 is expected to make its way to additional countries within the next week. While the exact timeline for the wider rollout has not yet been disclosed, the update is expected to be available in more countries next week.
One UI 6.1.1 update brings Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion for turning drawings into artwork and Portrait Enhancements for improved photo styles. Samsung Keyboard now features text auto-completion, while real-time translation is available for calls and text in images.
The update also includes voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers that change with weather and time. It installs the Android security patch to improve system security.
At the moment, Samsung Galaxy S23 users can enjoy these new features on their devices. Users in other regions can look forward to receiving the update soon, as Samsung rolls out updates gradually.
Aside from this, the Korean tech giant has also released One UI 6.1.1 update to Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series in Korea. The company will soon expand this major update to these devices in more countries.
One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S23 rolling out with new AI features
Samsung has pushed an Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in Korea. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Users of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones are getting One UI 6.1.1 update with builds F731NTCU3DXHA and F946NKSU3DXH9 respectively.
One UI 6.1.1 update offers several enhancements to provide a better Galaxy experience. It features Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion for artwork creation, improved Portrait Enhancements, and text auto-completion in Samsung Keyboard.
Users can now access real-time translation for calls and text in images, convert voice to text, manage PDFs more efficiently, and utilize dynamic wallpapers. This update also incorporates the September 2024 security patch.
Aside from this, it brings the Auto Zoon feature and the ability to shoot like a camcorder with Flex Cam to Galaxy Z Flip 6. It also supports HDR video format for the Insta Slow-mo feature in Gallery app.
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
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