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Samsung Galaxy phones to factory reset after 13 wrong PIN attempts

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Samsung's Galaxy phones running One UI 9 will implement a new security feature that forces a factory reset after 13 incorrect PIN or password attempts. This measure aims to enhance device security by ensuring data is wiped if the owner forgets their credentials and cannot access the device. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product feature update for a consumer electronic device, not a core AI development.

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Samsung Galaxy phones to factory reset after 13 wrong PIN attempts

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This is a product feature update for a consumer electronic device, not a core AI development.
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Your Galaxy phone will soon force a factory reset if you forget its PIN Your Galaxy device on One UI 9 will require a full factory reset if you wrongly enter it

    Your Galaxy phone will soon force a factory reset if you forget its PIN Your Galaxy device on One UI 9 will require a full factory reset if you wrongly enter its PIN or password 13 times. https://www. androidauthority.com/samsung-g alaxy-one-ui-9-pin-lockout-3691420/ # Tech # Tec…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-one-u…

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