Any A22 Samsung experts?

flaneurs_lobster

The lock screen is the one where you enter your passcode or your fingerprint to unlock the phone.

spurdog1

i dont have a passcode or fingerprint

PHK

How did you manage to setup the phone without adding a passcode, password or fingerprint?

flaneurs_lobster

PHK said:

How did you manage to setup the phone without adding a passcode, password or fingerprint?

Can be done, maybe unwise - and Android makes it difficult - but it can be done.

My "emergency" phone in the car has no security.

spurdog1

and i dont leave myself vulnerable, say to a bank (if the phone got pinched). I know there are ways of shielding, but i don't take any risks...too many ppl losing money to scams (thieves)

PHK

spurdog1 said:

and i dont leave myself vulnerable, say to a bank (if the phone got pinched). I know there are ways of shielding, but i don't take any risks...too many ppl losing money to scams (thieves)

Not having a password or fingerprint makes you much more vulnerable to scams and fraud because people can call or receive calls on your number without your authorisation. Plus they can install apps without your knowledge that could be doing anything. 

spurdog1

PHK said:

spurdog1 said:

and i dont leave myself vulnerable, say to a bank (if the phone got pinched). I know there are ways of shielding, but i don't take any risks...too many ppl losing money to scams (thieves)

Not having a password or fingerprint makes you much more vulnerable to scams and fraud because people can call or receive calls on your number without your authorisation. Plus they can install apps without your knowledge that could be doing anything. 

thanks for the tip, i now have a pin number (and "no" its not 1234, or 1111)

flaneurs_lobster

spurdog1 said:

PHK said:

spurdog1 said:

and i dont leave myself vulnerable, say to a bank (if the phone got pinched). I know there are ways of shielding, but i don't take any risks...too many ppl losing money to scams (thieves)

Not having a password or fingerprint makes you much more vulnerable to scams and fraud because people can call or receive calls on your number without your authorisation. Plus they can install apps without your knowledge that could be doing anything. 

thanks for the tip, i now have a pin number (and "no" its not 1234, or 1111)

Does having the passcode (PIN) screen in place make your original timeout problem less of an issue?

spurdog1

Does having the passcode (PIN) screen in place make your original timeout problem less of an issue?

yes, because the numbers are bigger and there's only 10 digits and i know where the first one on the screen should be