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Was it perhaps unlocked when you lost it?
I know I've set my phone down unlocked a few times; particularly at work (in a warehouse).
Unless you have it set to never lock its not possible. All phones lock automatically after 30-60 seconds by default.
Unless a program is keeping the screen unlocked, like a YouTube video....
Do you frequently just leave YouTube running?
Yes, watching videos is one of the core uses of my phone. But that's besides the point, it's illustrative that there are apps that keep a screen unlocked.
Prevent phone from sleeping : I believe is the permission name
Curious, do you watch videos while out? How do you have the uninterrupted time?
I watch videos when I have downtime. However long that might be.
Do you sometimes stand in line at a store?
Yes but I’ve never seen anyone watch a video in the process. But I was more wondering about the logistics I suppose, like whether the audio is played out loud or in earphones, and how it can be kept playing while set down and lost.
You've never picked up your phone and had it already unlocked? Maybe the YouTube app was open but the video was paused?
Honestly no, I think I reflexively lock it though. I also figured the app would let the screen turn off if paused, but if it doesn’t that makes more sense
Not OP, but a lot of people use YouTube (video) as a music player. Although I would expect these people to notice the sound getting quieter/disconnecting when they moved away from the phone.
Yes that's how YouTube works? It keeps running, it's called video, you should check it out sometime