Samsung tightens One UI 9.0 lockscreen security, permanent lockout after 13 failed attempts

[Redaktion]

Samsung's One UI 9.0 introduces escalating lockout periods after failed unlock attempts, culminating in a permanent lock and mandatory factory reset after 13 distinct failures. The policy strengthens brute-force protection but raises the stakes for forgotten credentials, making reliable backups and access to linked Samsung and Google accounts essential.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-tightens-One-UI-9-0-lockscreen-security-permanent-lockout-after-13-failed-attempts.1351645.0.html