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Easy Android Lock Screen Personalization Tips
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- Add text: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen.
- Edit shortcuts: Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Shortcuts.
- Change how you unlock it: Search Settings for Screen lock and then pick a different unlock method.
This article explains how to customize the Android lock screen.
Choose an Unlock Method and Lock Screen Options
Android devices have several unlock options. Follow these directions to set or change some of your lock screen options:
Go to Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Add text on lock screen to add custom text to your Android lock screen. This might include contact information if you lose your phone.
You can also customize Android lock screen shortcuts via Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen. Select Shortcuts, and then pick a function, such as Camera or Flashlight, for the left and/or right shortcut.
To choose a new unlock method, open Settings to Security & privacy > Device unlock > Screen lock, or Security and privacy > Lock screen > Screen lock on some Androids.
Confirm your current unlock method (e.g., enter the PIN or pattern) if you have one. Then, select None to erase the screen lock type, or pick from the other options: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
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Some Androids include a fingerprint reader that lets you unlock the device by scanning your fingerprint. This is often faster than these other unlock methods, and you can even add multiple fingerprints to give other trusted users access.
Related: How to Maximize Privacy by Hiding Android Lock Screen Notifications
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Crushin' ItLock Your Phone With 'Find Hub'
The Android lock screen is what prevents someone from getting into your phone, so enabling your device to be located is a smart move. That way, if your phone is ever lost or stolen, you can not only lock it remotely, but also ring it or erase the whole phone.
Open the Settings app to Security & privacy.
Tap Device finders > Find Hub.
Turn on the Allow device to be located toggle.
Visit google.com/android/find and select your device from the list.
Tap Secure device to engage the Android lock screen, which is useful if your phone is lost and unlocked. Also available from this page are options to play a sound (if you lost it nearby) or wipe everything and reset it.
Use a Third-Party Android Lock Screen
If the built-in options aren't enough to truly customize your Android lock screen the way you want, there are many third-party apps to choose from, such as Solo Locker.
Apps like this one offer alternate ways of locking and unlocking a phone, viewing notifications, and the ability to customize background images and themes. This particular app can use your photos as a passcode, and you can design a lock screen interface.
