tech-ish.com·3 min read·medium
One UI 9 makes Galaxy phones harder to break into after repeated wrong PIN attempts
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Hillary Keverenge
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Samsung has introduced a stricter lock screen security policy in its One UI 9 software, based on Android 17. The update implements progressively longer lockout periods for repeated incorrect PIN attempts, culminating in a permanent device lock after 13 failed tries.
When Samsung unveiled One UI 9 based on Android 17 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, flashy AI features and interface refinements naturally grabbed most of the attention. But one of the most important changes for everyday users isn't something you'll notice until someone repeatedly enters the wrong PIN.
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