Screen lock

[Chrisol]

Hi

Is there a setting to turn the screen off when you put the phone down or in your pocket. 

I can only see a time setting for the screen to turn off. I put it in my pocket but the screen stays on for the set time.?

[Pugs1957]

Just tap the power button.

[CodyH]

Can sometimes double tap blank part of screen if setup or allow for that in settings that is.

[Chrisol]

Thanks for the reply, I can do this, but I don't want to wear the button out pressing it all the time. So wondering if there was another way.

[Chrisol]

Thanks for the reply, Yes this works for opening, but it's locking the phone that's gone backwards for me, I had an S9 that you could put in your pocket and it locked straight away.

[davehorne]

In Settings / Advanced features / Motions and gestures you might find what you want.

I just double tap the screen to turn it on or off. 

I can also awaken the screen by tilting the screen.  You've got several options without having to use the button. 

[Chrisol]

Ok, I'll take a look thank you for your help

[AndrewL]

@Chrisol: You might want to check out Settings > Display > Accidental Touch Protection, on, as this protects the phone from accidental touches when it's in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag. This, coupled with a quick tap of the Side Key to power off the screen when you're not using it, should resolve the issue. 

[Chrisol]

Ok thanks for the heads up Andrew

[Murphmrm]

Buy the Samsung cover. Does exactly that when I close the cover