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.
- Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.
- Tap Lock screen > Notifications on lock screen.
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:
- Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.
- Tap Text on lock screen.
- Type the text to display and tap Save.
Quickly tighten lock screen security
Unlocking with the fingerprint sensor and setting up automatic unlocking make it easier to keep your phone secure and minimize when you need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. But sometimes you need to trade convenience for more security. You can temporarily tighten locks and prevent lock screen notifications.
To set it up:
- Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Lock screen.
- Turn Show lockdown option on
To use it:
- Press & hold the Power button.
Touch Lockdown.
Your fingerprint sensor and automatic unlock settings are disabled and notifications won’t be displayed on your lock screen.
- To exit Lockdown, unlock your phone with your PIN, pattern, or password.