Hello! I am Anoosh and today I am going to share some essential and step by step guide to make your Android phone more safe. This blog post will help you to add another extra layer of security on your mobile device through setting up different types of screen locks on mobile. Now you can enhance your security and protect your privacy through strong and different types of Android screen locks.
You must be thinking about how to do that? So don’t worry! I will guide you step by step about how to set up different types of screen lock like pattern, password lock, and Pin lock on your Android device that will secure your mobile phone.
Why you need to set a screen Lock on your device?
If you want to set up a screen lock, you must have a specific reason about why you need to set up a screen lock on your mobile phone.
There are several other reasons where you need to add another extra layer of security and privacy on your mobile phone. One of the biggest and main reason that everyone want to set up a screen lock is they want to protect their data.
- As you all know that in our mobile phone we hold a lot of our sensitive and personal information like photos, contacts, and working emails. Our mobile phone also hold different types of Banking apps also. And we need to keep the privacy on these apps to keep our finances safe.
- In some cases, sometimes we lost our Android device. And in such situation, your Android screen lock will help you to make your personal information secure because you have strong password on your device. And the thief will find it harder to unlock it. So your personal information will be safe until you didn’t find it.
- Sometime, we use the apps that are related to our banks. And those banking apps require strong password to protect your Financial information. You can also set up Lock on your device through fingerprint or Pin lock password.
- It will also give you some peace of mind that you have secure your personal information and no one can touch your financial are personal information without your permission.
6 types of screen Lock on Android device
As we know that there are different types of screen lock on your Android device and you have to choose the correct one for yourself. I am going to discuss top 6 types of Android screen lock. And I will also show you how you can set up these screen lock on your Android device.
Setting Up a Screen Lock
- Face unlock
- Password lock on screen
- Use finger print lock
- Setup Pin lock on your screen
- Pattern lock for your Android device
- Smart Lock
Set up Face unlock on your mobile:
Face Unlock is the most unique Lock on your Android device but it just work on the modern devices. If you are using the old version of Android mobile, this option will not work for you. A lot of modern Android devices provide it’s users the most convenient way to make their Android phone safe and Secure.
Android users can unlock their Android device through their facial expressions. While it is the most easy way to unlock your Android through your facial expression but there are some limitations also.
If you want to set up face lock on your Android device, you have to open the setting of your mobile phone. And then click on the lock screen. Select the face recognition option in the setting option and then set it up.
You have to register your face like move your face in different angles. And set the position of your face.
After registering your face, you can now confirm it and enable your face lock on your Android.
Important notes:
If you are setting up the face lock on your Android device, you have to know that face lock work for modern Android devices. And it is not more safe and secure than other Android screen password.
Because there are some chances that someone who want to open up your screen lock can open it through your picture.
If you are in low light condition, it will not work properly. So, you have to also add a strong backup if you are unable to unlock your mobile device through your face.
Enable Password lock on screen:
Password lock is another most convenient and enjoyable way to lock your android screen. The process is same to set up password screen lock like open up the setting first. And then click on the screen lock and choose the password screen lock. But if you are creating your screen password, I would like to give you some more information that will help you to make your screen password more strong and secure.
Don’t keep the password that are easy to open like a lot of people keep their password of their birthday date or counting from 1 to 9. Don’t keep the password that are easily memorable for someone other. Keep the password that no one can guess it.
To make your password more safe, you can also add different combination of characters like add some numbers, letters or symbols.
And always remember that don’t share your password with anyone other even don’t share it with your family member also.
Use finger print lock:
To set up a fingerprint lock on Android device is same as I have discussed above. Fingerprint Screen Lock is the most safe way to protect your Android device because no one can open it or guess your password.
To register your fingerprint, you have to place your finger on Android device where the option is located. Sometime you have to set up your Fingerprint Lock on the back side or over the display.
Register your finger and then confirm
Conclusion:
In this blog post I have discussed some best types of screen lock to make your Android device more secure and safe. You have to choose the best Android lock according to your device and choice. Choose one of the screen lock and set up it through the option of setting and choose your desired screen lock and set it up.