topic Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK" in Galaxy S23

Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

maximoose — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:35:45 GMT

I just purchased a new Samsung galaxy s23. I want to use the pin security feature, but hate having to tap "OK" each time after I enter the pin! I understand that there use to be an option to circumvent the "OK" on previous system software, but i didn't see that option when i set up my pin for the first time. Is there any way around this? I hope someone has a way to do this... thanks!!!

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

ButtaBean_42 — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:20:28 GMT

With One UI 6 they made a change you now need to use at least 6 digits

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

userlQcCM1wRc8 — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:49:04 GMT

I read that 4 digit pins are no longer supported, but if your pin is longer, 6 digits you won't need to tap the OK button. Have not testedand don't know the logic behind this either.

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

maximoose — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:22:41 GMT

So, if I use 6 digits it will allow me to omit hitting the "OK" button?

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

maximoose — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:43:41 GMT

I changed my pin to 6 digits, and the option to circumvent the "OK" appears. Thank you very much!! I hope this helps someone else...

Re: Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

ButtaBean_42 — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:52:47 GMT

Glad to have helped please tap on the 3 dot menu next to my first comment and tap Accepted Solution to help others in the future thank you

Re: Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

Samsung_yLGZ5q0 — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:14 GMT

My husband has the S23 and we have changed it to a 6 digit pen, unchecked the confirm box and it still makes him hit ok. any thoughts?

Re: Re: Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

maximoose — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:01:26 GMT

Yes. When you enter the 6 digit number, you will need to leave the box checked, so you won't have to hit OK each time. I hope I understood what you meant? Good luck!

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

AcheronCit — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:45:02 GMT

Six digit PIN bypasses the OK button 👍

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

Shalizmar — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:33:25 GMT

Then you have 6 clicks instead of 5 to get the phone open? Yaay? 4 digit and ok for me.

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

AtenSpro — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:34:24 GMT

I tried the solution offered of using a 6-digit pin and leaving the box checked. It worked. But I agree with Shalizmar, if you go with a 4-digit pin and confirm by hitting OK it is one less screen tap. So, I'm going to leave it set up that way. I don't really understand why Samsung with their divine borderline wisdom decided to mess with this, but they did. I've tested signing in with 4 digits and OK a few times now. I can hit OK just as quickly as entering a 5th number and it signs in immediately. I was hesitating a bit after entering 4 digits before because I was so used to the convenience of just entering 4 and having it sign in automatically. So, it is one more screen tap now. However, to me, it is less of an inconvenience than 6 screen taps. But the solution offered above, of switching to a 6-digit pin and leaving the box checked to "Confirm PIN without tapping OK" does indeed work if you have your heart set on not hitting OK.

Re: Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

AtenSpro — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:47:25 GMT

Leave the box checked. The words next to the check box are "Confirm PIN without tapping OK." So, if you leave it unchecked you will still have to tap OK. Unfortunately, the checkbox only appears after you enter 6 digits. See page two of this thread for some logic for why you might choose to leave it set at 4 digits and OK.

Re: Confirm pin without tapping "OK"

ScarletMacaw — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:12:01 GMT

It's honestly a terrible update that makes things less convenient