How do I Disable Screen Lock on Android

The Android operating system offers some features that allow us to easily access its various services on Android phones. One such feature is customizing the home screen, where we can add apps and widgets. The device app drawer contains all the apps that we downloaded. At the same time, the screen locks show the time and notifications without allowing full access to the device's other features.

Even when your Android smartphone screen is locked, you can notify about messages, email notifications, receive a call, etc., and it also adds a security layer to your device. However, if you don't care about screen lock and think it slows down your access, you can disable screen lock effectively.

How to disable screen lock on most Android device

We will discuss later in this article whether disabling screen lock on Android devices is good or not, but first of all, let's see the steps to disable screen lock. The steps and process to disable screen lock might be slightly different on devices according to their model and OS version.

1. Launch the Settings app of your Android phone.
2. On the Settings screen, tap on the Security option.
   
3. Now, click on the Screen lock.
   
4. Enter your PIN/password/pattern that you previously set up.
5. Tap on the None option.
   
6. Finally, tap on Yes, remove option to accept the changes you made to disable screen lock.
   

Now, any time whenever you take your Android phone, the device will directly take you to the home screen.

If your decision changes after some time, and you want to re-enable your phone's lock screen, follow the above four steps again and then choose the type of screen lock you want to set (using swipe, PIN, pattern, or password).

How to Remove Screen Lock on Samsung Phones

To disable or remove screen lock on a Samsung phone, follow the below mentioned steps.

1. Go to the device's Settings screen and find the Lock Screen option.
2. Now, select the Screen lock type.
3. The phone might be asked to enter your previously set password, enter it.
4. Finally, on the lock setting screen, select None.

How to Disable Screen Lock on Huawei Phones

To disable or remove screen lock on a Huawei phone, do the following:

1. Go to the Settings screen and tap on the Security option.
   
2. Now, tap on the Screen lock. If you have set any password pattern, enter it.
   
3. Choose screen lock as None.
   

Or, on some device the settings are as follow:

1. Go to the Settings screen.
2. Tap on the Biometrics & password option.
3. Now, tap on the Disable lock screen password.
4. A pop-up notification appears; tap on the DISABLE option to confirm screen lock disable.

How to Disable Screen Lock on Realme Phones

To disable the screen lock on a Realme phone, do the following:

1. Go to the Settings screen and tap on the Biometrics & password option.
   
2. Now, tap on the Lock screen password. If you have set any password pattern, enter it.
   
3. Now tap on the Turn off password.
   
4. A pop-up notification appears; tap on Disable option to confirm screen lock disable.
   

Disable screen lock on Android using Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock application

Dr.Fone is an all-in-one tool that gives a complete solution to recover lost files from your Android device and unlock Android forgotten PIN and pattern passwords.

First of all, download the Dr.Fone - Android Lock Screen Removal app and install it on your personal computer. When installation goes complete, launch the application and follow the below-mentioned steps.

• Fone tool removes four types of Android screen lock such as PIN, pattern, password & fingerprints.
• Everyone can access this app; it doesn't require a tech expert.
• The app is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S/Note/Tab series, Huawei, Xiaomi, LG G2/G3/G4, Lenovo, etc.

Step 1: Select "Unlock" option

Launch the application and click on the "Unlock" option on the screen. It will automatically download the recovery package within a few minutes.

Step 2: Click the "Unlock Android Screen" option.

Now, connect your Android locked smartphone using a USB cable and click on the "Unlock Android Screen" section on the application's screen.

Step 3: Connecting device

When you click on Unlock Android Screen after connecting your locked device with a PC using a USB cable, the application automatically connects the PC and your device.

Step 4: Preparing for removing the lock

Suppose your phone is compatible with the DR.Fone application, and the connection gets successful. In that case, the application prepares for removing the screen lock in different stages, including module match, establishing phone environment, download configuration file, and verified configuration file.

Step 5: Confirm for unlock device.

Now, confirm the unlock process by clicking on the Unlock Now button to unlock your device. It will also erase all data from your device. If you are logged into Google or other accounts, make sure to remember your username and password to log in again after removing the screen lock.

Is disabling the screen lock safe to do?

As you have seen above, how easy it is to disable screen lock in an Android phone. Although the screen lock provides an important security layer to the device, is it worth removing it? It totally depends on you whether you want to keep the screen lock on your phone or not.

Whenever a device is made less secure, it becomes technically easier to tamper with or steal data. Suppose if someone snatches your phone and the screen is not locked on your phone, then it will be easy for them to steal your data. Also, your personal information will reach them easily.

Considering such a phenomenon, it would be easy and fair to say that keeping your Android phone's screen lock active is advisable. Whether it's a four-digit pin or a pattern, it's better to have something than nothing.