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Extended unlock losing settings

(Topic created on: 21-02-2025 05:14 PM)
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Cortiere
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Hi guys my 'extended unlock' keeps turning itself off. I set everything up, on-body detection, on, trusted locations, 2 home and work, trusted devices, watch6, buds, car. Then after a day or 2 it resets itself to all off. Is anyone else experiencing this?

 

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johnz237
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Hi! Warm welcome to the Samsung Members community!

I did some research and found this: https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s23-series/quot-extend-unlock-quot-not-working-with-quot-...

The only solution I'm seeing is trying... "I just started having this problem too, but I think I may have resolved it. Go to Settings -> Extend Lock -> Trusted Places -> Add Trusted Place, then use your finger to move the red pin closer to your neighbor's house (basically, a little further outside your property line) and then tap "Select This Location."

Accuracy: Make sure your location settings are set to "High accuracy" to ensure precise location detection.

Check battery optimization:

Go to your phone's Settings > Battery > Battery optimization.

Ensure that the "Extend Unlock" app is not optimized to save battery, as this can sometimes interfere with its functionality.

This seems to be a common issue. It may be worth providing feedback to Samsung via the Members app.
BandOfBrothers
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Hello 👋 @Cortiere 

Welcome to the Samsung Community Forum. 

Try a forced reboot by holding down the volume down key and power button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. When your phone resets, you will feel it vibrate.

Feedback can be sent via the Samsung Members App and you then may receive a reply with further help. 

May I suggest to perform a forum search as you may find already existing threads with help and advice within. 

If i can be of any further help please don't hesitate to ask  😎 


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SaltyWagyu
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"Go to your phone's Settings > Battery > Battery optimization." This section doesn't exist, did you reproduce this on a Samsung S25 before posting this?

I've also looked in Settings > Apps and Settings> Apps> Samsung App Settings, there is no such app called "Extend Unlock".

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johnz237
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I did not; I was just quoting posts from that forum.

If these features are no longer available or have been altered, it may be best to simply try a soft reboot by clicking the volume down and power keys simultaneously until the phone restarts.
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Cortiere
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BofB's, I will give it a try but I have to say I upgraded from the GS24U running beta, and I've had every GS or Gnote since the GS2 bar the uninspiring GS5, I can't remember when Extended Unlock first appeared but I have never had it lose its setting before.
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lambc
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Extend Unlock is in Lock Screea and AOD settings.

 

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lambc
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Battery Optimisation is in Device Care settings.

Tip: You can search for any setting while you're in the Settings area  - look for the search icon at top right of any settings page.

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EDs25U
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I have accidently turned on Extend Lock on my Samsung Galaxy S-25 Ultra phone but want to turn the Extend Lock off but can't find an area to do it. I have tried Privacy and Security,  and also Lock Screen and AOD but none seem to work.  I am trying to secure my phone with a password or fingerprint to prevent access by anyone with my phone. Does anyone have any other suggestions?  Thx

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Iain321
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My Extend Unlock keeps failing after disconnection and I'm using Trusted Device. 

Device is still in Trusted list, but has to be unlisted and listed again to work. 

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