Samsung Galaxy S20 gets Maintenance mode with new December 2022 update

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra were among the first phones to install the December 2022 Android security patch in Europe. Now the company is rolling out the second December 2022 security update for Galaxy S20 series devices that installs a new feature.

The official changelog for this update only mentions improvements for system security and stability that aims to deliver users a seamless performance. But after exploring this new software update, GalaxyClub found that the company has also added Maintenance mode to these phones.

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Samsung introduced the Maintenance mode with its Android 13-based One UI 5.0 software in October. Unluckily, due to unknown reasons, the Galaxy S20 series phone could not get this feature earlier, but now the company is releasing it with a security patch for the users.

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Samsung Maintenance mode:

Maintenance mode, also known as Repair mode, is a new security feature to keep your private files and data safe from prying eyes and you can find it under Settings >> Battery and device care. It protects your privacy while someone else is using your phone.

On enabling the Maintenance mode, your phone will automatically switch to a new guest user account that doesn’t have access to any of your photos, videos, documents, credit card information, and other stuff, only preinstalled apps can be used.

Software versions:

The second December 2022 security update for Galaxy S20 series phones is rolling out in some European markets, including Germany and Switzerland, at the present time. And you can identify it through the One UI build version ending with GVL5.

Meanwhile, to get access to it, navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Now complete the installation procedure and it’s done!