How do I unlock my Samsung accidental touch?

Is there a way to disable that annoying "Accidental touch" notifcation that explains what does this feature do?
It shows up from time to time, blocking my way to unlocking my screen, telling me that the feature is turned on and what it does...

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.

The models that the proximity sensor is located behind the display panel are as below.

• Galaxy A91, Galaxy A90 5G, Galaxy Note10 Series, Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy Z Flip 

From Settings, search for and select Accidental touch protection. Tap the switch next to Accidental touch protection to turn this feature on. Now you can have peace of mind throughout the day.

If you are in a particularly dark place and need to use your phone, just swipe the lock icon to the left or right to dismiss Accidental touch protection.

On the Galaxy Z Flip you can also turn off the "Fingerprint always on" setting to avoid being locked out by accidental fingerprint touches. Navigate to and open Settings, and then search for and select Fingerprint always on. If you already have a fingerprint saved, you can disable the feature by tapping the switch next to Fingerprint always on. Or, you can add and save a new fingerprint.

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