How do I turn off lock screen on Android Lollipop?

The lock screen on Android Lollipop is designed to add an extra layer of security and prevent unauthorized access to your device. When enabled, it requires you to swipe up or input an unlock code, pattern, or password before you can access the home screen and apps. While the lock screen provides protection, some users may find it inconvenient to constantly unlock their phone and wish to disable it.

There are a few reasons why you may want to turn off the lock screen on your Android Lollipop device:

• You don’t store sensitive information on your phone and are not concerned about security
• You find constantly entering an unlock code or pattern inconvenient
• You want instant, unrestricted access to your home screen and apps
• You use smart unlock features like trusted places or devices and don’t need the extra security
• You want an experience similar to previous Android versions that did not have lock screens

Disabling the lock screen makes your device quicker and easier to access. However, it also removes an important security barrier, so only disable it if you are comfortable with the risks.

Access Settings

Before turning off your lock screen on Android Lollipop, you’ll need to access your Settings app. There are a few ways to open Settings:

– Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification shade, then tap the gear icon to open Settings.

– Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open the app drawer, then look for the Settings app icon and tap to open it.

– Say “Ok Google, open Settings” to any Google Assistant-enabled screen.

– Go to the Apps menu and select Settings.

Once inside the Settings app, you’ll see various options for customizing and managing your Android device. From here, you can navigate to the security settings to turn off your lock screen.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-access-quick-settings-on-android-5-0-lollipop/

Locate Security Settings

To disable the lock screen on your Android Lollipop device, you first need to access the Security or Lock Screen section in the Settings menu. Here are the steps to find this section:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device. This is typically found in the app drawer or home screen.

2. Scroll down and select the “Security” or “Lock Screen” option. On some devices, this may be labeled “Screen Lock” or “Screen Security”. The exact name varies between manufacturers.

3. Selecting this option will open the security settings where you can configure lock screen and other device security options.

If you are still unable to locate the Lock Screen or Security section in your Settings menu, try searching for “lock screen” or “security” using the Settings search bar. This should surface the correct section.

Disable Lock Screen

Once you are in the Security settings, the next step is to disable the lock screen entirely. You can do this by locating the “Lock screen” option and tapping on it. This will open up additional settings related to the lock screen.

Look for a toggle switch labeled “Lock screen” or “Use lock screen” and turn it off. This will disable the lock screen feature so that your phone no longer requires a PIN, pattern, or password to unlock it.

If there is no toggle switch, tap on the “Screen lock” option instead. This will show you the current screen lock type set on your device. Select the “None” option from the list to remove any existing screen lock.

According to WikiHow, after selecting “None”, you may get a popup asking you to confirm removing the lock screen. Tap “Yes, remove” to proceed.

With this step completed, your Android Lollipop device will no longer have a lock screen when waking up or turning on the display.

Disable Smart Lock

Smart Lock keeps your device unlocked when connected to trusted devices like Bluetooth headsets or NFC tags. You’ll need to turn off Smart Lock to fully disable the lock screen.

To disable Smart Lock on Android Lollipop:

1. Open the Settings app and tap Security.
2. Tap Smart Lock.
3. Tap Trust Agents to view enabled agents.
4. Turn off any enabled Trust Agents like On-body detection, Voice Match, etc. This prevents them from keeping your phone unlocked.
5. Return to the Smart Lock screen and turn off any paired Bluetooth devices or NFC tags listed under “Trusted devices.”

With Smart Lock trust agents and trusted devices disabled, your lock screen will enable each time your screen turns off or times out (cite: source).

Disable Fingerprint

Fingerprint unlock allows you to unlock your Android device quickly by placing your finger on the fingerprint scanner. While convenient, having fingerprint unlock enabled can allow anyone to access your phone if they have your fingerprint. To disable fingerprint unlock on Android Lollipop:

Go to Settings > Security and tap Fingerprint. Here you will see options for configuring fingerprint unlock. Tap the toggle switch next to “Fingerprint unlock” to turn this feature off.

With fingerprint unlock disabled, your device will no longer unlock using the fingerprint scanner. You can re-enable it at any time by toggling this setting back on. Disabling fingerprint unlock means you will have to enter your password, PIN, or pattern each time to unlock the device, but provides more privacy and security if you don’t want fingerprint access enabled.

Some helpful posts discuss experiences and issues with fingerprint unlock on Android Lollipop:

“Using fingerprint unlock on Android 5 with encryption” (https://forums.androidcentral.com/threads/using-fingerprint-unlock-on-android-5-with-encryption.510880/) confirms fingerprint scanner compatibility with encryption on Lollipop.

“Fingerprint scanner works only when screen is on?” (https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/14zczng/fingerprint_scanner_works_only_when_screen_is_on/) discusses issues with inconsistent fingerprint scanner behavior.

Disable Face Unlock

If you have face unlock enabled on your Android Lollipop device, you will need to disable it to turn off the lock screen completely.

Face unlock uses your device’s front-facing camera to scan and recognize your face. When enabled, you can unlock your phone just by looking at it after turning on the screen.

To disable face unlock on Android Lollipop:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Security & fingerprint or Security & lock screen.
3. Tap Smart Lock.
4. Tap Trusted face.
5. Toggle off the Trusted face option.

With Trusted face disabled, your device will no longer unlock using facial recognition. This is an important step in fully turning off the lock screen on Android Lollipop.

According to this video guide, the face unlock feature on Lollipop can be quite useful. However, disabling it will be necessary if you want to remove the lock screen entirely.

Disable Lockdown Mode

Lockdown Mode is an advanced security feature introduced in Android 5.0 Lollipop that severely restricts access to your device when enabled. While useful in certain situations, you’ll want to disable Lockdown Mode if it’s currently turned on so you can freely access your device again without restrictions.

To disable Lockdown Mode:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Tap “Lock screen and security”.
3. Tap “Lockdown mode” and toggle it off.

With Lockdown Mode disabled, you’ll be able to unlock your device normally using your chosen screen lock method like password, PIN, or pattern again. Your notifications and Quick Settings will also be accessible once more when the screen is locked. Just be aware that disabling Lockdown Mode reduces the security of your device.

Confirm Settings

After disabling the various lock screen options, it’s important to double check that the lock screen is fully disabled in your Android device’s settings. Go back into the Security settings and confirm that options like “Screen lock,” “Smart Lock,” “Fingerprint,” “Face unlock,” and “Lockdown mode” are all disabled or turned off. You can toggle them on and off to verify the lock screen does not appear.

According to an Android Stack Exchange post, some Lollipop devices have a “Lock screen shortcuts” option in Settings that should also be turned off by selecting “None.”¹ This ensures there are no shortcuts or widgets on the lock screen itself.

Take a few minutes to thoroughly test that unlocking your device immediately goes to the home screen. Open and close your apps to prompt the screen lock, and confirm it no longer appears. If you still see any lock screen, go back and disable anything related to lock screen security.

Enjoy No Lock Screen

Once you have disabled the various lock screen features on your Android device, you can now use your phone without dealing with the lock screen. This means whenever you turn on or wake up your phone, you will be taken directly to the home screen or app you were last using.

There are some benefits to enjoying no lock screen on your Android phone:

• Convenience – You don’t have to enter a password, PIN, pattern etc every time you want to use your phone. This saves time and hassle.
• Faster access – You can immediately access apps, photos, contacts etc without the extra unlocking step.
• Avoid interruptions – Not having a lock screen avoids interrupting your workflow if you briefly lock then immediately unlock your phone.
• Less restricted – Without a lock screen you have unrestricted access and full control over your device.

However, it’s important to remember that removing your lock screen comes with security risks. Your data is more vulnerable to access by others if your phone is lost or stolen. But if convenience is a priority for you, then you’ll likely enjoy ditching the lock screen.