This is the function that prevents the ‘smartphone’ from calling or taking photos while it is stored and locked in the pocket

18 Feb. (Portaltic/EP) –

Most mobile phones Android include a option that prevents functions from being activatedsuch as taking pictures or playing music, when the phone is locked but his screen turns on by mistake after an occasional touch, it is ‘Pocket Mode’.

Sometimes, when keeping the ‘smartphone’ in a pocket or bag, rubbing against other things or even with the pocket itself, causes the screen to light up and the device senses that the user is trying to unlock it or perform some function.

That is, once the screen has turned on and is active, Accidental presses are interpreted by the phone as attempts to turn on the flashlightclick on the ‘Play’ button to play musicdelete notifications or even pick up or make calls.

To avoid these annoying accidents, which are sometimes a problem for the user, mobile devices have a specific function that does not allow the screen to be unlocked or turned on, unless the user decides. The function has different names depending on the device where you want to configure. Mainly known as ‘Pocket mode’ or ‘Block accidental press’.

He ‘pocket mode’ It can be found at devices of brands that work with Android operating systemas Xiaomi or OnePlus. Specifically, this mode aims to block the screen so that it does not identify touches or scratches. Which means the touch functions will no longer be active while the device is in a pocketas Xiaomi explains in the function itself.

in the devices Xiaomi, like Redmi or POCOthis function is accessed in ‘Settings’ and then on the tab ‘Always active screen and Unlock screen’. Among its options is the function ‘pocket mode’ that can be activated simply by clicking on the button that appears next to it.

Likewise, to activate this mode in OnePlusthe user should open ‘Settings’ and click on ‘Utilities’. After that, find the function and activate the ‘Pocket mode’.

In the case of samsung, the customization layer of your operating system has called the same function ‘Block accidental press’. However, it pursues the same goal: protect the phone from accidental touches when you are in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag. To activate it, within ‘Settings’ you should click on ‘Screen’ and, in this tab, activate the option ‘Block accidental press’.

Regarding other models, such as the case of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flipeven if it does not have the main screen active since it is a device “shell mode”, You continue to experience this problem on your outer screen. For this reason, the Korean company explains in its help page that the way to avoid accidental touches is disabling the setting ‘Fingerprint always on’.

To get to this configuration, you access it through the same process as in the rest of the models, entering ‘Settings’, and looking ‘Fingerprint always on’which will appear with a button next to the option to disable it.

Manzana, for his part, has not implemented a specific function for iPhone that prevents accidental keystrokes. However, it does have other methods to avoid this type of failure when the mobile is in the pocket.

These options are found inside the Settings app. First of all, you can Disable ‘Tap to wake’ feature, with which the screen lights up when it is locked after pressing once. By deactivating this option, the user will need to press the power button to activater the screen.

Another option found on iPhone is to disable the ‘Raise to wake’ function. This ability allows the ‘smartphone’ screen to be activated when the device recognizes by the movement sensors that the user has picked it up or has positioned it with the screen facing up. It is a function that facilitates unlocking and offers speed.

However, the ‘Lift to wake’ feature you can register movements as unlock intentions by activating the screen, when in fact it has moved inside a bag or when holding it with the hand. That is why, if disable both functionsthe iPhone will only have access to the screen and will will unlock when user press power button.

The same goes for cell phones. google pixel, which do not include a specific function. However, yes you can disable ‘Double-tap screen to check phone’ option in the ‘Display’ settings, in the ‘Lock screen’ section.