One UI 9 tipped to arrive with Secure Lock feature to avoid unauthorised access; First One UI 9 build spotted for Galaxy A24 4G
With One UI 8.5, Samsung introduced a Lockdown mode option in the power menu. When this feature was turned on, the device would lock fully, while the fingerprint and face unlock features were disabled, screen notifications were hidden, and Smart Lock was also disabled. The only option to unlock the phone was to enter a PIN or password. The same PIN was needed to turn off or restart the phone.
It is now reported that with One UI 9, the company will be introducing a Secure Lock option (via @tarunvats33).
One UI 9: Secure Lock
One UI 9 👀
First Feature: Secure Lock 🔒
Prevent unauthorized access with Secure Lock.
Tap the Power button in the Quick Panel to instantly disable biometrics. Your PIN, pattern or password will be required to unlock.
What do you think? 👇 pic.twitter.com/A1cEzAxA8y
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) June 26, 2026
When you tap the Power button in the Quick Panel, your phone is securely locked, and biometrics are paused. You will need to enter PIN, password or pattern to unlock your device. It is also revealed that users can lock securely without even turning on their screen, just by pressing and holding the Volume down and side buttons. This will help in preventing unauthorised access to your phone.
The tipster has also shared that the first One UI 9 build was spotted for the Galaxy A27 4G device on the test server.
Galaxy A27 4G: One UI 9 first build spotted
Great News!
Galaxy A24 4G: The first One UI 9 build has now been spotted on the test server with Build Version A245FXXUCGZF4/A245FOLMCGZF4/A245FXXUCGZF4.
Samsung has officially started internal One UI 9 testing for the Galaxy A24. pic.twitter.com/avSxYLgRel
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) June 26, 2026
The build spotted for the Galaxy A27 4G comes with version A245FXXUCGZF4/A245FOLMCGZF4/A245FXXUCGZF4. This suggests that the brand has started the internal testing of One UI 9 for the Galaxy A24 4G variant as well.
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