Change lock screen features

Use these options to control what content and features appear on your lock screen.

You can also control when your screen locks.

Limit lock screen notifications

Control which notifications appear

If you've set a pattern, PIN or password, you can control which notifications show on your lock screen.

  1. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.
  2. Touch Notifications on lock screen.

  3. Select whether or not to show notifications.

    If you show notifications but hide sensitive content, then you'll receive notifications for incoming emails or chats, but they won't include message details.

Add message to lock screen

To add your name or a short message to your lock screen for anyone who finds your phone:

  1. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.
  2. Tap Text on lock screen.
  3. Type the text to display and tap Save.
TipDon't put your mobile number as contact info on your lock screen unless you can access your voicemail from another device.

Set when screen turns on automatically

To control when the screen turns on automatically:

  1. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.

  2. Adjust settings:

    • To turn the screen on when you pick up the phone, touch Lift to check phone and turn it on toggle on switch.
    • To turn the screen on when a new notification arrives, turn Wake screen for notification on toggle on switch.