Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8 Gets Similar Video Lock Screen Feature From Samsung Galaxy S9

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ or a note 8 then you have already received a new update that installs the June security patch. Samsung has been doing great with bringing new features in older devices. The latest update is a cool new feature that is largely unnoticeable. That feature is that Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8 Gets similar video lock screen feature from Samsung Galaxy S9.

The update adds a new function that Samsung has already have in the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+. This function allows the user to set a video as the phone’s lock screen wallpaper. It is the same function that has in Samsung Galaxy S9. Some people may don’t like this features since it will most likely drain your headset’s battery faster.

If you have received an update on your Samsung Galaxy s8 or Samsung Galaxy S9 or note 8 then you can check the new functionality on the background tab of Samsung themes. You can choose a video from your gallery app or choose from the predefined video as lock screen wallpaper. Tap three dots in the top right corner and choose as “set as background”. If you have not received this feature then update your Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8.  As a side note, some users on older devices like the S7 Edge are also reporting the same option being available.

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