Unacceptable to be locked out of my phone. 16 minutes?

[Less_is_more]

Security is good. This implementation is garbage. I am a teacher and I have my zfold6 in my pocket. I open my phone and find out my pocket was trying to steal my phone.... Now I am locked out because of 17 attempts to open failed. This is unacceptable.

1. My phone is 180 degrees from normal operation 

2. If the screen is off, I only use my fingerprint to unlock 

3. If it is thinking there is a problem, they need to vibrate or audio alarm.... Better than not letting the owner that spent high $$ on this device not allow usage 

4. There really needs to be a way to turn off every security feature that is causing this 

From what I have found, I have disabled the 'features' that would have locked me out. Not sure what to look for next. I did turn off the part that almost wiped out my phone the 1st time I was locked out. Next, not sure. If anyone know or has suggestions, I would appreciate it. 

[cutebunny10]

You can try to software update your phone in settings

[realaud]

You can turn off all security for your device, then it will be unprotected, but you will not need a password, pin, pattern or biometric to get into your phone and you will not be locked out.  Also, if you put your phone down anywhere, anyone else can get into it.  The lockout period is for your protection in case anyone is trying to guess your  password.  It gets progressively longer each time you enter the wrong password 5 times without a successful login.  It has been this way for a long time, and Samsung is not the only brand that has this policy.  If you don't want to disable all security, then be careful when entering your credentials.  It's as simple as that.

[Less_is_more]

I do want to disable all the security. I thought I did. I missed something.

And I am totally blaming Samsung but I am kidding with my reaction! I get it. I just don't like being locked out of my phone. I have never had an issue with my phones locking me out. I love my Samsung phones and tablets. Before that, oneplus, essential phone, Motorolas when they were good, droids, Droid x2.... All the way back to 2010. Never had this problem. I will search for every security headache and disable it all. This can not happen again. I use my phone to track my diabetes and I must have access to it.

[realaud]

If you want to disable all security, go to settings/security and privacy/lock screen and disable your screen lock type and turn off the fingerprint slider.   However, the best thing is for you to keep security on and disable the double tap to unlock and/or put your phone in a case that protects the screen from accidental touches. You are a teacher, you know what happens should a student get hold of your phone.  Also note that allowing no security, your screen will not lock, and therefor would be subject to running apps with touches from your pocket.  You are best off with a routine to keep your phone unlocked while at school. And I have never had a phone that did not have a lockout period.  Asus, Motorola, Blu.  

[Less_is_more]

Hi. So five minutes after posting above, I walked to the office. After that I opened my phone and.... 60 minutes locked out! ARE YOU KIDDING SAMSUNG!! I AM TALKING TO YOU SAMSUNG! Pure unacceptablism (I am making up words I am so disappointed!)

[realaud · Accepted solution]

Make sure accidental touch protection is turned on.  Turn off double tap to wake. Keep your phone out of your pocket and wear a holster, just like in the old days, or put it in a sheath while in your pocket. Turn on extend unlock to keep your phone unlocked while at your location or create a routine, so you can extend the area up to 1/2 mile range, or keep it unlocked when connected to your facility's wi-fi network.

[Less_is_more]

You make a good point. I know I do not have extended unlock on and I will change that. I bet that will do the trick. Thanks for the help.

[realaud]

Seriously, holsters are making a comeback, and they will protect your phone from pocket activations.

[Dan2023]

May not be the best idea. Next your phone might be pocket dialing 911 or something while unlocked.