Locked Out! Viral TikTok Video Highlights Electronic Lock Peril

Sao Paulo resident Ana Maria Suptitz Brandão experienced a common yet frustrating problem: her electronic door lock died, leaving her locked out of her apartment. "I was in panic," she told g1, recounting the incident. Initially, she considered calling a locksmith who quoted her R$350 and said he would need to drill the door. Instead, she found a solution online: using a portable charger. Her TikTok video documenting the event went viral, highlighting the potential inconveniences of electronic locks and prompting discussions on their reliability. The video's popularity underscores a shared concern about technology's occasional failures and the importance of backup plans.