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Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta Forces Lockdown When Power Menu Is Used

Samsung says the change will block forced biometric unlocks by disabling fingerprint and face scans, then require a PIN to unlock or power off.

Overview

  • The One UI 9 beta rolling out in early June 2026 changes the power menu so that closing it automatically locks the phone and disables biometric unlocks.
  • Samsung removed the dedicated Lockdown button from the power menu and replaced it with a Medical info slot while moving lockdown behavior into the menu flow.
  • Tapping Power Off or Restart in the beta now triggers a verification gate that requires a PIN, password, or pattern to complete the shutdown or to exit the menu.
  • Testers and outlets report a bug where failing or being unable to complete the verification can leave a device stuck on the lock screen, illustrating friction in the beta implementation.
  • Reporters compare the move to iPhone behavior and note it follows a broader trend by Google and vendors to harden phones against theft and coerced biometric unlocks, though the feature is experimental and may change before release.