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How to activate hidden anti-theft feature in your Samsung Galaxy
One UI brings a hidden anti-theft feature for your Samsung Galaxy device, letting you secure your data in case of theft or misplacement. If you have a Samsung device and are worried about your sensitive data’s security, One UI’s Auto Factory Reset is here to help.
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For starters, Auto Factory Reset is usually an avoided yet hidden anti-theft feature on Samsung Galaxy, which becomes quite useful when you mistakenly lose or misplace your smartphone. Let’s check out the steps and details about this feature to ensure the best data security on Galaxy.
Auto Factory Reset
By default, the Auto Factory Reset comes disabled with your Samsung Galaxy device. When you enable it, your device will be set to automatically reset to factory settings if it detects 20 incorrect unlock attempts in a row including PIN, password, pattern, fingerprint, and face data.
It sounds pretty impressive. In case you lose your device or it gets stolen, the person who tries to unlock it will trigger an auto factory reset unknowingly. The biggest benefit of this feature is the security and privacy of your phone’s data including photos, videos, and documents.
Here’s how to activate
You can find this hidden security feature in your phone’s Settings menu. Just navigate toward System Settings, then enter the Lock screen section, followed by Secure lock settings. Once done, enter your password and turn on the Auto Factory Reset feature using the button.
We recommend you create a backup of your phone’s important data and files before enabling this feature. In case you forget the unlock credential of your phone, it won’t be easy to get access back. And if you or someone else make 20 incorrect attempts in a row, say goodbye to the data, apps, and everything.
Disadvantage?
Since the feature resets your smartphone to factory settings, accounts that you had logged in to before will also be removed. It will remove your Samsung Account and Google Account from your phone, making it impossible to track the phone’s location using the Find My Device service.
If you own a pair of Galaxy Buds, you might want to use them with both your phone and tablet. But how do you switch between the two devices without having to manually disconnect and reconnect them? Don’t worry, you can do that as Samsung offers a function for Galaxy devices named “Auto switch to other devices”.
The Auto switch to other devices function allows your Galaxy Buds to automatically connect to the phone or tablet you’re using when you start a call or play media. This way, you don’t have to worry about missing a call or pausing your music when you switch devices. You can enjoy seamless audio across your Samsung devices.
To use this feature, you need to sign in to the same Samsung account on both your phone and tablet. This feature may vary depending on your device, so make sure you have the latest software update on both devices. You also need to enable Bluetooth on both devices and pair your Galaxy Buds with them.
To enable the auto switch feature, follow these steps:
- Tap on Earbuds settings.
- Tap on the Auto switch to other devices option
- Toggle on the switch, next to the devices you want to use with the auto switch.
That’s it! Now you can enjoy using your Galaxy Buds with both your phone and tablet without any issue. You can also disable the auto switch feature anytime by following the same steps and toggling off the switch.
Samsung offers a bundle of features for lock screen customization on your Galaxy smartphone. In addition to the wallpaper, you can now add transition effects for lock screen wallpapers, all thanks to the Samsung Wonderland Good Lock module.
The new update of Samsung Wonderland added a new type of wallpaper that includes captivating transition effects when the user turns on the screen. It allows users to customize their experience by setting different wallpapers with transitions.
How to add transitional effects on the lock screen?
To apply the transition effect lock screen wallpaper, you just need to follow a few steps given below.
- Open Samsusng Wonderland app.
- Tap on the “Create your different lock screen effect” option.
- Select any one transitional wallpaper for the lock screen. You can also select it from the Gallery app.
- Now tap on the Set as Wallpaper option and it is done.
However, you can customize the transition effects type, Speed, thickness, Brightness, and Grayscale of the lock screen, just need to tap on the Edit option ahead of Set as wallpaper.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 offers a remarkable feature named Water Lock Mode. It prevents unintended interactions while submerged in water. This feature is a valuable addition, ensuring seamless functionality and peace of mind while wearing the Galaxy Watch 4 in the water.
There are two simple methods to activate Water Lock Mode on the Galaxy Watch 4. The first involves a quick swipe down to access the Quick Settings Panel, followed by tapping the Water Mode icon.
Alternatively, users can enable this mode through the device’s Settings menu by selecting “Advanced Features” and toggling on the “Water Lock” option. Once enabled, Water Lock Mode renders the touchscreen inactive, shielding the watch from accidental touches underwater.
To deactivate Water Lock Mode, users can press and hold the home key. The watch emits sounds to expel water from the speaker, while a gentle shake eliminates any moisture from the pressure sensor.
