Do you often find yourself accidentally calling or messaging someone when you phone is in your pocket or bag? Your Galaxy phone actually has a feature to prevent such pocket dials. Follow these quick steps to keep your screen inactive and prevent accidental touches.
How to turn on Accidental touch protection
Step 1. Go to Settings > tap Display.
Step 2. Tap the switch next to Accidental touch protection to turn the feature on.
Note:
After turning on Accidental touch protection, you may notice a small pixel-sized light flashing on the top of your phone in the dark. When you touch the screen while the Accidental touch protection function is activated and Always-on display is preset to 'Tap to show', such small light flicker will appear.
That is because the proximity sensor is operated due to Accidental touch protection, and it is not a product defect. Some models that have proximity sensor behind the display panel, the sensor is turned on to determine whether it is in a pocket when the screen is turned on in low light (10 lux or less). When the proximity sensor is operated, the phenomenon of light flickering is recognized by the photoelectric effect. In other words, light flashing is the operation of the sensor to prevent malfunction. The brighter you set your screen, the brighter the flashing light will be.
