topic Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked in Galaxy S23

App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

userH3c1A3spNK — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:45:34 GMT

There is one app that always opens when I unlock the phone. I don't press the screen to unlock(I use the side button). I cleared the cache and restarted my phone several times and this has been going on for sometime. It is always the same app.

Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

meself — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:47:23 GMT

What app is showing

Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

userH3c1A3spNK — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:27:10 GMT

I called Samsung and they said it has to do with my NFC. It is the Capitol one app and they said it has to do with my credit card that is in my phone case

Re: Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

meself — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:36:00 GMT

Hmm first I heard of this happening with phone being unlocked is it the app itself or a notification

Re: Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

userH3c1A3spNK — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:39:11 GMT

It's the actual app

Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

meself — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:13:03 GMT

stop the Capital One app from opening upon unlocking your Samsung Galaxy, turn off the Launch via NFC setting (Settings > Apps > Special app access > Launch via NFC). Alternatively, clear the app's cache/data, uninstall and reinstall the app, or restart your phone.

Common Fixes:

Disable NFC Launch: Navigate to Settings > Apps > Special app access > Launch via NFC and toggle off the Capital One app.

Clear App Cache/Data: Go to Settings > Apps, find Capital One, and select Storage > Clear Cache and Clear Data.

Uninstall/Reinstall: Uninstall the Capital One app, restart your phone, and then reinstall it.

Check Accessibility/Device Admin: Ensure the app does not have unnecessary accessibility permissions, which can sometimes cause unauthorized app launches.

Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

userH3c1A3spNK — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:12:01 GMT

There is no "special apps access" in my app settings

Re: Re: App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

meself — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:14:14 GMT

Think that's the at top of apps where it gives list of apps not listed can't think of name at moment