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How to Lock Screen on Android in Various Situations

Android lock screen is not only a security measure on smartphones and tablets but also integrates shortcuts and widgets. In other words, you can listen to music, watch videos, and receive notifications and messages on your lock screen. Moreover, you can lock the screen on an Android phone in multiple ways. This guide tells you the proper ways to enter your lock screen in a variety of situations.

Lock Scree on Android

Part 1: How to Lock Screen on Android

Way 1: Lock the Android Screen via a Timer

The easiest way to lock the Android screen from touch is to set the timer. After setting up your screen lock, you can set the timeout. When your screen is inactive for a period, the lock screen will appear.

Android Lock Screen Timeout
Paso 1

Open the Settings app from your app tray. Go to the Seguridad y Privacidad or relevant tab, and choose Desbloqueo del dispositivo.

Paso 2

Toque en el Screen lock settings botón con un Gear icono.

Paso 3

Entonces presione Lock after screen timeout, and select a proper duration, from a few seconds to 30 minutes.

Paso 4

Put your phone in for a while and the screen will lock automatically.

Way 2: Lock Android Screen with Physical Button

Power Button

By default, you can lock your Android screen with the Energía button. This easy way is available to almost all Android devices. Plus, you can change the physical button through the right setting.

When you want to lock your screen, press the Energíabutton until your screen turns black. Then press the Energíabutton again and you will see the lock screen. The Power button is usually on the right side of Android devices next to the volume buttons.

Way 3: Lock Screen on Android from Accessibility Menu

Accessibility Menu

The Accessibility Menu is an on-screen menu built on Android devices. It lets you control some key features on any screen, such as Google Assistant, volume adjustment, notifications, and more.

Paso 1

Firstly, enable Accessibility Menu on Android. Run the Ajustes aplicación, toque Accesibilidad, y elige Accessibility Menu.

Paso 2

Activar el Accessibility Menu Shortcut opción.

Paso 3

Cuando se le solicite, toque Permitir. If you see the transparent Accesibilidad button floating on your screen, it is set up successfully.

When you wish to lock your Android screen, tap the transparent button, and choose Bloquear pantalla.

Way 4: Lock Android Screen by App Pinning

Set App Pinning

If you want to lock the screen on Android while watching video, the built-in App Pinning feature is available. It allows you to lock an Android device's screen to a single app, such as your video app.

Paso 1

ejecutar el Ajustes app, and go to the Additional Settings pestaña.

Paso 2

Tocar System Navigationy seleccione Buttons.

Paso 3

Regresar a la Ajustes app, head to Contraseña y seguridad, y elige System Security.

Paso 4

Desplácese hacia abajo para encontrar App Pinning, tap it, and toggle on App pinning.

Paso 5

Next, open your video app from the app switcher tray, tap the Más button with a three-dot icon, and choose Pin.

Way 5: Lock Screen on Android While Watching Video

Touch Lock

A third-party app is another way to lock the screen on Android while watching YouTube. Touch Lock, for example, is a well-designed app to freeze your Android screen while using a single app.

Paso 1

Download the app from your Play Store for free, open it, and grant the permissions.

Paso 2

ap Start Service, find YouTube or another app that you want to access on the lock screen, and the floating Lock button is used to control your screen.

Paso 3

Play the video that you want to watch, and tap the Cerrar button to enter the lock screen. To unlock your screen, double tap the Cerrar botón.

Bonus Tip: How to Bypass the Android Lock Screen

As you can see, you have multiple ways to lock the Android screen. What about unlocking your screen when you forgot your password? The powerful Android unlock software, such as Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (Android), is helpful.

Características principales del software de desbloqueo de Android

1. Remove any screen locks from Android easily.

2. Support passwords, PINs, patterns, and biometric identities.

3. Easy to use and won't require technical skills.

4. Compatible con una amplia gama de modelos de teléfonos Android.

How to Bypass Lock Screen on Android Without a Password

Paso 1

Install the software on your PC and launch it. Choose Desbloqueo de pantalla from the home interface, press the Androide opción y haga clic en Desbloquear pantalla de Android.

Desbloquear pantalla de Android
Paso 2

Choose your phone brand, and click Quitar bloqueo de pantalla. For earlier Samsung devices, select Eliminar sin pérdida de datos.

Phone Brand
Paso 3

Next, connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable. Once your device is detected, check your device information. Correct it if something is wrong.

Device Info
Paso 4

Haga clic en el próximo button, input000000, y golpea Confirmar. Then follow the instructions to put your device into Download Mode, and the software will work automatically.

Preguntas frecuentes.

  • Can I lock the screen on Android with gestures?

    Yes, but only a part of Android phones support this feature. For example, you can go to the Advanced Features en el Ajustes app on Xiaomi, choose Movements and Gesturesy active Double tap to turn off screen.

  • Does Smart Lock turn off the screen on Android?

    Cerradura inteligente is designed to unlock your Android screen, but when you leave trusted places or trusted devices far away, your phone will be locked.

  • Why does my screen lock automatically?

    Android allows you to lock the screen automatically. Once you enable it when setting up Lock Screen or turning on Smart Lock, your phone will lock automatically.

Conclusión

This article has told you at least five ways to lock the screen on your Android phone or tablet. The physical button is available to all Android devices. Accessibility is the alternative to the physical button. Plus, the App Pinning feature and Touch Lock app enable you to watch videos or access an app on your lock screen. If you have other questions about this topic, please feel free to contact us by leaving a message below this post.

penique warren
penique warren

Penny Warren, editora sénior de imyPass, está especializada en el software MS Office. Puede encontrar tutoriales profesionales y soluciones del software MS Office en sus publicaciones.

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