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Samsung: Lock Network and Security for Find My Mobile

If your Samsung phone drops its Wi-Fi or mobile data connection every time the screen locks, Find My Mobile can lose track of the device the moment it goes missing. The Lock network and security option controls exactly this behavior and keeps the connection alive while the screen is off. Without it enabled, locating or remotely controlling a lost phone becomes much harder.

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Samsung phones can switch off Wi-Fi and mobile data automatically once the screen locks, mainly to save battery. This becomes a problem if the device gets lost or stolen, because Find My Mobile relies on an active connection to locate, ring, or lock it remotely.

The Lock network and security option stops the system from cutting that connection while the screen is off. With it enabled, Wi-Fi and mobile data stay active behind the lock screen, so Find My Mobile can still reach the device.

Where to find the setting

Open Tap on SettingsTap on Lock screenTap on Secure lock settingsEnter the current Pattern, PIN or PasswordEnable or disable Lock network and security.

You need to confirm your current screen lock credential before the toggle becomes accessible, since this setting sits under secure lock settings.

Keep in mind that leaving the connection active while locked uses slightly more battery over a full day. If tracking a lost device matters more to you than squeezing out extra battery life, enable the option. If battery runtime is the priority and Find My Mobile is not a concern, you can leave it disabled.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, slightly. Keeping Wi-Fi and mobile data active while the screen is locked uses a bit more power than letting the system switch them off, but the difference is usually small over a normal day of use.

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