topic Re: Galaxy A34 G5: Screen unlock does not ask for PIN in Android Devices

Galaxy A34 G5: Screen unlock does not ask for PIN

HMG5 — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:27:37 GMT

I just upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy A34 G5. The default screen lock type is by PIN, secondary option is face recognition (set up by EE store staff).

The screen lock is set to come into effect immediately after the screen turns off or after pressing the side key.
Extend unlock is not set up.
Swipe is not activated.

However, most of the time the screen can be unlocked simply with just a swipe. It seems to take ages until the PIN lock comes into effect.

How I can change this and disable the swipe option? The phone should always ask for the PIN.

Northerner — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:36:44 GMT

You have to wake the screen for the pin lock to activate.

Settings - lock screen you can change the settings.

Thanks

HMG5 — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:46:39 GMT

When I wake up the screen the PIN option only comes up now and again. Most of the time a swipe is enough. And I do not understand why.

Under 'lock screen' it is set to:

Auto lock when screen turns off (immediately except when unlocked by Extend Unlock) and
Lock instantly with side key

Nothing is selected for 'extend unlock'.

Leanne_T — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:07:30 GMT

Thanks for coming here.

Can you try going into Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type, changing to None and then after changing this, go back and add PIN only.

Does this work for you?

Leanne 🙂

HMG5 — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:22:34 GMT

Mystery solved. The face recognition seems to kick in before the PIN option.

At least my phone is secure.

Leanne_T — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:57:04 GMT

Thanks for letting us know @HMG5

Leanne 🙂