If you input the wrong password more than 15 times, the device will automatically initiate a factory reset, erasing all data (messages, photos, contacts, etc.).
Follow these steps for the automated factory reset on incorrect password input for Samsung Note 8:
Step 1: Go to settings, choose screen lock and security.

Access settings and choose screen lock and security.
Step 2: Select additional security settings.

Choose additional security settings.
Step 3: Confirm the pattern.

Confirm the pattern.
Step 4: Enable automatic factory reset.

Enable automatic factory reset.
That completes the setup. Best of luck to all of you.
