How to Enable Lockdown Mode in Android

To enable lockdown mode, you only need to select it from the power options menu.

How to Enable Lockdown Mode on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Some older Samsung Galaxy phones may not have the Lockdown option within their Power Options menu. Fortunately, you can easily enable it by following these steps.

What Is Android Lockdown Mode?

Lockdown Mode disables a number of the more convenient, but less-secure ways to unlock your phone. When you enable Lockdown mode, the only way to unlock the phone is using the password, pin code, or swipe pattern you enabled when you set up your Android phone. Useful unlock options like biometric thumb or facial recognition are disabled, as are any Bluetooth accessories capable of unlocking your phone. The only way to unlock it is with the most secure method, improving the overall security of the device. If you want to change any of your unlock methods, check out how to customize your lock screen.