Users will have the option to enable or disable the feature.

After launching the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, Samsung has also released a new security-focused feature that is now available on Galaxy S26 series devices.

The new feature, called inactivity restart, protects a smartphone by restarting it after 72 hours of being locked.

Users can decide whether they want the feature to be enabled or not by going to Settings, choosing Security and Privacy, and enabling or disabling the toggle “Inactivity restart.”

If on, the feature will trigger a reboot if the smartphone isn’t used for 72 hours.

Once the smartphone is restarted, the user will need to unlock the phone and the SIM card to receive messages, calls, and notifications.

The reason for this feature is to provide the device with an additional layer of security, since after a restart, it must be unlocked to display any content, notes Sammy Fans.

The new feature has appeared with the February 2026 security patches and new software updates.

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This isn’t the only new feature that the company has recently released to secure its devices.

During the Samsung Unpacked 2026 event, the company unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, including its Ultra variant.

What makes this device stand out from others is its display privacy feature, which works similarly to specialized privacy screen protectors.

While it has been one of the most talked-about features of the new Samsung smartphone, some users debated its quality, stating it isn’t particularly comfortable for the eyes.

It might seem that we live in an age where there’s no point in stealing someone’s smartphone since it’s so simple to track one. However, recent statistics indicate otherwise, with smartphone theft cases actually rising.

Also, device privacy is no longer limited to physical security, as many digital threats lurk online, waiting for users to get hooked by a phishing scam.

While romance scams are no longer a novelty, a phishing campaign targeting companies revealed how their data can be leaked via email marketing.

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