One UI 9 makes major lock screen security change every Galaxy user needs to know
Samsung's One UI 9 introduces a strict new lock screen security policy that could permanently lock Galaxy devices after repeated failed PIN attempts.
📍 How it ended
One UI 9 introduced a security change where entering the wrong PIN 13 times results in the Galaxy phone being locked for good. A beta build for the Galaxy S25 also leaked, alongside reports that users may be able to set screen zoom levels on a per-app basis.
Epilogue added 39d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
What happens after 13 wrong PIN entries in One UI 9?
According to coverage from Digital Trends and Gagadget.com, the device will be locked for good.
Which Galaxy devices are expected to receive Android 17?
The Galaxy S23, S24, S25, and S26 series are mentioned in coverage from digit.in.
What other feature is appearing in One UI 9 firmware?
Firmware evidence suggests Samsung may allow users to set screen zoom levels on a per-app basis.
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The brief
Samsung is preparing the rollout of One UI 9 based on Android 17. A significant security update includes a policy where entering the wrong PIN 13 times will result in the phone being locked for good.
Coverage from Digital Trends, Gagadget.com, and SamMobile emphasizes the permanence of this lock screen change. Additionally, Android Authority and Gadget Hacks report on firmware evidence suggesting the introduction of per-app screen zoom levels.
Future developments include the rollout of the first One UI 9 Beta build for Galaxy S25 and the eventual release of Android 17 for the Galaxy S23, S24, S25, and S26 series.
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Coverage (7)
- One UI 9: When will Galaxy S26, S25, S24 and S23 series get Android 17 digit.in · 41d ago
- Enter the wrong PIN 13 times and your Galaxy phone is locked for good Digital Trends · 41d ago
- Samsung One UI 9: 13 wrong PINs and your phone is gone for good Gagadget.com · 41d ago
- Samsung Per-App Screen Zoom: What Firmware Evidence Reveals Gadget Hacks · 41d ago
- Samsung may finally let you set screen zoom levels on a per-app basis Android Authority · 41d ago
- First One UI 9 Beta build for Galaxy S25 leaks tech-ish.com · 41d ago
- One UI 9 makes major lock screen security change every Galaxy user needs to know SamMobile · 41d ago broke it first
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