One UI 9 makes Galaxy phones harder to break into after repeated wrong PIN attempts
Samsung's One UI 9 introduces stricter lock screen security with progressive lockouts and permanent device lock after 13 failed unlock attempts. Here's what Galaxy users need to know...
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Samsung has enhanced the security of its Galaxy phones with One UI 9, making them significantly more resistant to brute-force PIN attacks.
- Successful 13 incorrect unlock attempts will permanently lock a device, requiring a factory reset.
- This new security policy was introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
- One UI 9 now features a countdown timer to clearly display lockout durations and treats consecutive identical incorrect PIN entries as a single failed attempt to prevent accidental lockouts.
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