Smart Lock not available on my new S23

[indredcold89]

I just upgraded my S20+ to a new S23+ and I no longer am able to use smart lock. I went to this help " site https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-304080/ " but when I follow the steps there are no options to select. I go to setting, lock screen, smart lock, enter my pin, then the final screen where the different options should be doesn't have anything to select and just says

"Smart Lock

Keep your phone unlocked while it's on you, at specific places that you trust, or near your connected devices"

But then just a big blank screen underneath.

https://imgur.com/a/QXaaxfi

Help!

[tikibar1]

Have you set a screen lock method first?

[indredcold89]

Yes. I have a fingerprint, face recognition, and pin. I want the smart lock on so I don't have to use those methods while connected to my watch, or in my home.

[tikibar1]

Have you rebooted the phone?

[indredcold89]

Yes I have. 

[tikibar1 · Accepted solution]

Seems you aren't alone. A few folks have provided other troubleshooting and potential 'fixes'.

Smart Lock Settings Disappearing - Samsung Community 

[vzw_customer_support]

I got you! I will attach a link where we can start a secure chat and start a troubleshooting. 

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>Drea

[vzw_customer_support]

Just checking if you are still with us.

>Oscar

[akhenax23]

I have the same issue.  I must reboot my device in order to first setup SmartLock.  After setting it up, it works for the session that the device is connected.  Once disconnected, Smartlock stops working.  I must reboot the phone again in order to use SmartLock again.  I think is a result of the recent updates, as it worked perfectly when I got the phone initially.

[akhenax23]

I am following the discussion here as well: https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s/smart-lock-settings-disappearing/m-p/21874158#M123029

Looks like there may be a temporary fix.

[vzw_customer_support]

Hello there! Thank you for the link. We reviewed the thread as well, and we're sorry so many people encountered this issue. However, it seems that, as mentioned in the thread, Samsung did an update to get the issue resolved. It will only be a matter of time while the update is pushed to all customers. We recommend trying the steps for the temporary fix. Thank you for the update, and we hope you have a wonderful day. 

~Ivone

[vzw_customer_support]

Dear customer in order to activate Smart lock follow the next steps.

1. 1 Open the Settings app.
2. 2 Tap Lock screen.
3. 3 Tap Smart Lock. You will be asked to confirm your screen lock. Please note: to use Smart Lock you need to have a screen lock set up. ...
4. 4 Tap on the Smart Lock type that you want to use.

>Michael

[indredcold89]

I feel like you didn't read my origional post. Those are the exact steps I took to get to the smart lock options screen, but the problem is the screen is blank and the actual options are missing.

[vzw_customer_support]

Hi, indredcold89! We need to start a troubleshooting for this process, are you still experiencing the same issue? I'm here to help and I won't let you go until we get a resolution for you. 🙂

>Drea

[vzw_customer_support]

We are here for you if you need any assistance with your device! Just send a Private Message to get started. *Michelle