What’s new in LockedIn

Release notes for the student apps on iPhone and Android, the school dashboard and this website, newest first.

Questions about a release? Email support@lockedinapp.co.

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26 changes across 6 months.

October 2026

Emergency Mode redesign, less data collected, and iOS app 44.0

DashboardiOS appAndroid app
Emergency Mode is redesigned on the dashboard, the admin apps and both student apps. A Message all students button reaches every student at once, and students can answer “I’m safe” or “I need help” right from the notification.
iOS appSecurity
The iPhone app no longer asks for the Motion & Fitness permission, and Emergency Mode no longer collects altitude or floor data. It still locates on-campus students during an emergency, as before.
Dashboard
Snooze a student from all notifications, until a date or until you bring them back. Deans see the parked items when the snooze ends.
Dashboard
A campus can now have up to five areas, for schools that are spread across more than one site.
iOS appAndroid app
iOS app 44.0 and Android app 51. On both, a blocked-app violation is filed only after the school day ends, and only when the phone shows sustained use during the lock.

Messaging retired, no location after the school day, and Veracross

iOS appAndroid appSecurity
In-app messaging was retired on September 2. No new messages are collected, and older ones are deleted on the usual 90-day schedule.
iOS appAndroid appSecurity
At day schools with the standard settings, phones now send nothing about location after the school day or on days without school.
Dashboard
Roster sync directly from Veracross, with no OneRoster add-on needed.
Dashboard
Optional student photos from your SIS, shown on the roster in place of initials. Off until your school turns it on.
Dashboard
A rebuilt Inbox with one line per student each day, and Smart Send emails drafted from your school’s own policy.

No stored coordinates, and a new student setup

iOS appAndroid appSecurity
LockedIn stopped storing student coordinates. It keeps only whether the phone was on or off campus, how reliable that reading was, and a distance from the campus boundary that is capped, so it can never show where a student went.
Security
Every location collected during an Emergency Mode session is now erased the moment the session ends, for drills and real incidents alike.
iOS app
A redesigned student setup, with a plain explanation on every permission screen.
Dashboard
Break windows and one-time free periods for a group or a single student.

Roster sync, richer statistics, and iOS app v42

Dashboard
Student roster sync integrations: Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Microsoft 365, and OneRoster/ClassLink. Connect your SIS once and your student list stays up to date automatically.
Dashboard
New violations-by-hour-of-day chart on the Statistics tab, plus customizable share cards for celebrating school-wide progress.
Dashboard
Inbox upgrades: send bulk reminders with one click and auto-forgive piled-up items. Master admins can now invite additional administrators with tiered permissions.
iOS app
App v42: location permission can now be granted entirely in-app, screen no longer blacks out when starting a lock-in, smoother in-app browser, and stability fixes.
Security
Routine dependency security updates across the platform.

Synced onboarding, per-student overrides, and iOS 16 support

iOS app
App v41: setup now syncs live with the school dashboard — students can follow onboarding on a computer while the app mirrors each step on their phone. Every permission screen now explains exactly why it’s needed.
iOS app
Expanded device support: the app now runs on iOS 16.2 and newer.
Dashboard
Per-student overrides: schools can grant individual students exceptions like Bluetooth-on or hotspot use during lock-in.
Dashboard
Statistics accuracy improvements: measured locked-in hours, active vs. enrolled breakdowns, and clearer violation categories.
Website
New tools and resources: 5-year cost calculator, school district guides, phone-free school glossary, and pricing page.

Faster setup and steadier enforcement

iOS appAndroid app
Onboarding polish across both apps — clearer permission walkthroughs and fewer steps to get locked in on day one.
Dashboard
Compliance dashboard refinements: faster student search, clearer attention flags, and improved reporting.