Losing a phone that serves as your only second factor for authentication can result in permanent loss of access to your accounts. Recovery is only possible if you have set up backup methods in advance—be sure to configure them ahead of time to avoid any issues.
In One UI 9.0, Samsung introduces new lock screen security measures: after 13 unsuccessful unlock attempts, the device will be permanently locked and require a factory reset. It is recommended to regularly back up your data and ensure you have access to your Samsung and Google accounts.
The out-of-band update KB5085516 for Windows 11 fixes a Microsoft account login error that appeared after the March 2026 updates. The patch is already available through Windows Update and for manual installation.