What is a lock screen on Android?

The lock screen on Android devices is a feature that appears on your phone when it is inactive for a certain amount of time. It is an important security measure.

How to edit the lock screen on Android 14?

Unlock your phone but don't enter the home screen. Tap Customize lock screen, head to the Lock screen tab, and here you can customize the lock screen wallpaper, clock color and size, shortcuts, notifications, and more.

Is the Android lock screen safe?

Android allows you to set a variety of screen locks, but the safest option is the trusty PIN or password of sufficient length and complexity.

Comprehensive Guide to Android Lock Screen Settings

潘妮沃伦发表于 10 月 18, 2024解锁 Android3 分钟阅读

Today, Android phones are as safe and advanced as Apple iPhones. The lock screen is one essential security measure on Android devices. When you get a phone, you should set your lock screen immediately to avoid data leakage and other risks. However, it is a big problem to set Android lock screen properly, especially for beginners. Therefore, this article shares a comprehensive guide and everything you should know about your lock screen.

在本文中：

Part 1: How to Set up Android Lock Screen
Part 2: How to Change and Remove the Android Lock Screen
Part 3: What to Do If You Forgot Android Lock Screen Password
Part 4: FAQs of Android Lock Screen

Part 1: How to Set up Android Lock Screen

To secure your phone or tablet from unauthorized access, you'd better set up a lock screen on your device. Then each time you turn on your device or wake up the screen, you will be asked to unlock it with the password.

How to Set up Android Lock Screen

步骤1

打开设置应用程序，选择安全或者安全和隐私 or the relevant option, and tap 屏幕锁.

第2步

Then you will see four screen lock types:

Swipe: Unlock your phone by swiping on the lock screen.

Pattern: Set a pattern and lock your device with it.

别针: Set a 4 or 6- digit number.

密码: Set a screen lock with digits and characters.

Choose one according to your preference, and follow the on-screen instructions to set and confirm it.

第 3 步

返回安全 screen, and tap Fingerprint and/or Face unlock if your phone has the fingerprint reader and/or face reader.

第4步

Follow the instructions to input your fingerprint and/or face ID.

How to Set Android Lock Screen Timer

步骤1

To set Android lock screen timer, navigate to 安全，和屏幕锁在你的设置应用程序。

第2步

Tap the Android lock screen settings button with a Gear icon next to the 屏幕锁选项。

第 3 步

打 Lock after screen timeout, and select an appropriate lock screen timeout, such as 30 seconds.

How to Set Notifications on the Android Lock Screen

Customize Notification Style on Lock Screen

步骤1

找到锁定屏幕在你的设置 app, and scroll down to 通知. Or tap 通知在里面设置 app directly.

第2步

切换至通知或者 Notifications on lock screen.

第 3 步

Then you can customize how the notifications and what notifications display on your lock screen.

How to Set Multiple Android Lock Screen

On the latest versions of Android, you can have multiple lock screens. Android 14, for instance, adds the ability to customize lock screen wallpaper and change clock widgets and shortcuts.

步骤1

打开设置应用程序，转到安全，和屏幕锁.

第2步

Scroll down, find and tap Wallpaper services.

第 3 步

选择 Dynamic Lock screen，然后点击申请.

笔记：

If you cannot find Wallpaper services 上屏幕锁 screen, go to the 展示或者 Wallpaper tab in the Settings app.0

Part 2: How to Change and Remove the Android Lock Screen

Even if the Android lock screen is set up, you can change and disable it at any time. In fact, experts suggest Android users modify their lock screen passwords regularly to protect their data. Bear in mind that everyone can access your phone once you turn off the lock screen.

步骤1

Run your 设置 app from the app tray or 快速设置菜单，选择安全或者安全和隐私 or relevant option, and tap 屏幕锁.

第2步

If you want to change your screen lock, choose your favorite type, enter the old lock screen password or PIN, and set a new one.

If you intend to remove the Android lock screen, tap 没有任何, and enter your current password or PIN when prompted.

笔记：

提示： If you are using fingerprint and/or face ID, you'd better remove them before disabling the screen lock.

Part 3: What to Do If You Forgot Android Lock Screen Password

As a security measure, the Android lock screen protects your device from access without permission. What if you forgot your lock screen password? You will be locked out of your device, too. Then the first thing in your mind is how to unlock the Android screen without a password. The answer is a powerful unlock tool, such as Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.

Android解锁软件的主要功能

1. Remove any screen lock on Android without the password.

2. Support passwords, PINs, patterns, fingerprints, face IDs, etc.

3. It can also bypass Google Lock(FRP).

4. Easy and fast to use.

5. Available to a wide range of Android phone models.

How to Unlock Android Screen Without a Password

步骤1

Run Android unlock software after you install it on your PC. Choose 删除屏幕锁定, select your device brand, and select Clear device data 来自 Unlocking Solution 盒子。

提示： If you are using an old Samsung phone, choose 保留设备数据 and follow the instructions to regain access to your device.

第2步

Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable. Click the 开始 button and confirm data erasing when prompted. Then put your phone in the Recovery Mode.

第 3 步

点击下一个 button to begin removing the Android screen lock without your password.

常见问题解答。

What is a lock screen on Android?

The lock screen on Android devices is a feature that appears on your phone when it is inactive for a certain amount of time. It is an important security measure.
How to edit the lock screen on Android 14?

Unlock your phone but don't enter the home screen. Tap Customize lock screen, head to the Lock screen tab, and here you can customize the lock screen wallpaper, clock color and size, shortcuts, notifications, and more.
Is the Android lock screen safe?

Android allows you to set a variety of screen locks, but the safest option is the trusty PIN or password of sufficient length and complexity.

结论

现在，你应该明白了 what an Android lock screen is, and how to set it up. You can follow our guide to set the PIN, password, pattern, fingerprint, and face ID. When you forgot your lock screen password, you can use a third-party unlock software tool for Android. If you have other questions about this topic, please feel free to leave a message below this post.

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