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After last update, random automatic screenshots

(Topic created: 12-24-2022 08:27 AM)
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TxHermit
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Galaxy S22
Somewhere around the time of this most recent update, my S22 Ultra has started vigorously taking screenshots whenever it feels the need. If I set the phone down, pick it up, double tap to turn off/on the screen, close an app, etc... I notice it happening probably 10 times a day, but my gallery shows many more.

I plan on doing a full reset soon, posting here is kinda a last resort. 

Is there any logging available so I can see where the screenshot call is coming from? 

Before someone suggests it, I am running enterprise level AV/malware protection, and have been doing so since I got this phone about 6 months ago. 

Extra sensitivity is not enabled. The only screenshot action which is turned on is the standard volume down + power, which I can guarantee I am not accidentally hitting 10+ times a day.

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,
John



























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N0Y0U2114
Nebula
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Galaxy S22
I'd recommend turning off palm swipe to capture. Go to
Settings > Advanced features > motions and gestures > palm swipe to capture (pictures attached)

Maybe the edge of your screen is getting wiped and that could be taking screenshots

Hope this helps 🙂Screenshot_20221224_030817_Settings_1000004350_1671872897.pngScreenshot_20221224_030837_Settings_1000004354_1671872917.png
TxHermit
Cosmic Ray
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Galaxy S22
I appreciate the suggestion, however I failed to mention that setting is already disabled.
N0Y0U2114
Nebula
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Galaxy S22
Do you have any good lock modules installed?
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TxHermit
Cosmic Ray
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Pretty much all of them
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N0Y0U2114
Nebula
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Do you have registar?Screenshot_20221224_101530_Good Lock_1000004359_1671898530.png
TxHermit
Cosmic Ray
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I do, and forgot about the double tap setting. If that is the cause of these issues, then samsung really failed on the implementation of that setting. It's off now, I have a bad feeling that just fixed it, time will tell.
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N0Y0U2114
Nebula
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I hope it does. Their implementation is really sensitive, they should probably as some conditions for it and a sensitivity slider.
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TxHermit
Cosmic Ray
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I really appreciate your help. Over all the years of owning way too many samsung devices, I have never really utilized this app. This ended up being a nice surprise.

Thanks again. Happy holidays or merry Christmas, whichever doesn't offend 🤣
N0Y0U2114
Nebula
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Your welcome, remember to accept it as a solution so others can find it.

Happy holidays