Samsung One UI 9 locks device after 13 failed passcode attempts

SAMSUNG'S One UI 9 introduces stricter lockscreens security measures, discontinuing unlimited unlock attempts. After 13 consecutive incorrect passcode entries, the device becomes permanently locked, requiring a factory reset that leads to total data loss if not backed up. The new system begins with a 1-minute lock after five wrong attempts, escalating to total lockout after 13. Unlike previous versions, the new design minimizes accidental permanent lockouts by only counting consecutive identical incorrect entries. This change aims to enhance user security following Google's Android 17 policy.