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App opens automatically when screen is unlocked

(Topic created: 03-02-2026 04:45 PM)
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userH3c1A3spNK
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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. 

 

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meself
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What app is showing
userH3c1A3spNK
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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

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meself
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Hmm first I heard of this happening with phone being unlocked is it the app itself or a notification
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userH3c1A3spNK
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It's the actual app

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meself
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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.
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userH3c1A3spNK
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There is no "special apps access" in my app settings

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