Samsung warns: This is what could happen if you forget your lock code

Samsung warns that the One UI 9 software update will force a factory reset after 13 incorrect code attempts, aiming to harden device security. The system will ignore repeated attempts of the same wrong code and display clear instructions. The recommendation is to memorize your code well.

Samsung warns that the One UI 9 software update, announced at the launch event in London last week, will force a factory reset after 13 incorrect code attempts. The system will ignore repeated attempts of the same wrong code and display clear instructions with the remaining number of attempts. After the reset, Google and Samsung account details must be re-entered. The recommendation is to memorize your code well, even for users of biometric identification, as Android requires manual code entry every 72 hours. The first devices with the software will be the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Ultra version, and the Z Flip 8, set to launch in early August 2026.