Each smartphone or tablet user can set a unique lock screen wallpaper. The picture will appear every time the device's desktop is turned on.
Depending on the model of the gadget and installed on it operating system, the change of illustration occurs in different ways.
Let's take a closer look at everything possible ways how to quickly set any lock background. The instructions below are for , iOS and .
Content:Set wallpaper in Android
In the Android operating system, change background picture desktop, you can use the standard settings.
The main feature of the function is that along with the desktop wallpaper, and will be changed.
The built-in functions of the system do not provide for the separation of pictures. To change an element, follow the instructions:
- Unlock the gadget and go to the main menu;
- Select the "Settings" icon in the application list;
- In the window that opens, click on the field "Display";
- Click on the "Wallpaper" item, and then find the option "Home Screen";
- Select the desired image from the gallery. You can also use the camera or third-party galleries to display pictures, but standard application will show most formats and file types;
- Click on the picture and press the "Set wallpaper" or "Set as wallpaper" key.
Fig. 3 - setting the background in Android
The selected image will appear on both the desktop and the lock screen.
If you want different illustrations to be displayed at different stages of the smartphone, you need to make changes to .
The following guide will make it so that the wallpaper of the main window does not match the lock:
- Download to your computer the photo you want to set as wallpaper for the locked window. Then rename the file name to "keyguard_wallpaper" (without quotes). Be sure to remove the format - jpeg or any other;
- To display the extensions of all files, set the corresponding option in the folder options. She's in the window "Control Panel"-"Windows Explorer Options";
Rice. 4 - display file formats on the computer
- Turn on the smartphone and use the explorer to delete the file located in the /data/system/users/0 directory. It's called "keyguard_wallpaper";
- Connect your phone to your computer and download the previously renamed picture with the deleted format to it. You only need to move it along the path / data / system / users / 0, nothing will work in any other folder.
Thus, the system will be able to recognize the file, and it will automatically set it as the background on the lock screen.
Note that after the next change in the desktop wallpaper, the lock picture will also be changed and all actions will have to be repeated again.
There is another option for customization. It is only available on new versions of Marshmallow 6.0.1 and above.
essence new feature is that now users can set several pictures at once on the same screen of turning on the gadget.
Fig.5 Screen lock on smartphone
You can choose up to 30 different illustrations that will appear at the smartphone unlocking stage at different intervals.
Each time you turn on the backlight, you will see a completely new picture. Follow instructions:
- Go to the gadget settings and go to the "Wallpaper" window;
- Select an item "Lock Screen";
- File selection option - from the standard gallery;
- Tick all the pictures you want to use as wallpaper (no more than 30 pieces) and confirm the action;
- Save your settings. Lock and then unlock your device again to see new illustrations on the screen.
Third Party Apps for Android
In addition to the built-in functions of the OS, users of mobile gadgets can also use third party programs with which it is very easy to set colorful pictures.
The advantage of such applications is that they can be easily and completely free, and in the process of using there will be no need to work with system files.
First application - "Wallpaper & Lock Screen". With it, you can choose different wallpapers and types of lock screen that are in the developer's database.
With each update, the number of high-quality pictures increases and improves.
Rice. 6 - application in the market
Next popular program called Lock screen (live wallpaper). It allows you to set live wallpapers on the lock table. User interface very simple and convenient.
You just need to choose the photo you like from the already finished base. Then you can watch the preview.
Do not forget to activate the "Enable Screen Lock" checkbox so that the type of device lock is displayed on the screen.
Rice. 7 - Lock screen program settings window (live wallpaper)
Instruction for IOS
In the IOS operating system, users can separate wallpapers on the Home and Lock screens themselves.
To set a picture using the standard phone options, follow the instructions:
- Go to "Settings" on iPhone;
- Go to "Wallpaper and Brightness";
Fig. 8 - "Wallpaper and Brightness" window on iPhone
- Choose from the proposed list the background you like or open desired file using a conductor;
- In a new window, you will be shown a preview, that is, a preview of the type of wallpaper. Click on the "Install" button. Then choose on which screen the illustration will be installed (on the main screen, in the lock window, or on both screens at once).
Rice. 9 - setting wallpaper in iPhone
For IOS there is third party applications from , with which you can customize the appearance of the screens. "Lock Screen - Free Themes, Wallpapers & Backgrounds" is one of those programs.
Its plus lies in its ease of use, because you no longer need to search for your favorite photo on the Internet or install only standard wallpapers from the gallery.
The database of the program is regularly updated with new colorful illustrations.
Rice. 10 - application preview
Guide for Windows Phone Owners
There is no desktop as such, so full-fledged wallpapers can only be installed on the lock screen:
- Go to General settings smartphone and select "Lock Screen";
Fig.11 - settings window in Windows Phone
- The background column specifies how the image is to be displayed. The Bing option means that the picture of the day will be loaded as the image search engine bing. Every day the illustration will change to a new one;
- Select "Weather display". In this case, the meteorological data and the corresponding picture will be displayed on the screen;
- When setting up the "Photo" item, you will be redirected to the "Photos" section, where you can select a picture previously saved on the device;
- With the "Facebook" option, the lock screen will display a blue background with the logo
Hello.
I think that most of us are mobile phone(or tablet) has files and information that you don't want to show ☺. There are a lot of ways to protect it, but one of the simplest and most reliable is to put a lock on the screen so that no one except you can turn on the phone. (so that an Android phone (Android) easily allows you to do this) .
Such protection, of course, will not protect you from professional hackers, but for most users this is not necessary. If you accidentally, say, forget your phone at work, then no one will be able to see your correspondence and photos. What is generally needed!
In this article, I will look at several ways to set up a screen lock on Android using various methods: graphic key, PIN code, password and special utilities.
Note: I recommend choosing a password that you will not forget. No matter how funny it was, but more than once I had to deal with such a situation that people forgot passwords 1-2 minutes after they were set. Keep in mind that if you forget the password to unlock the screen, then in some cases it will be enough to enter data from your Google account, and in some cases you will need to reset the phone to factory settings (or maybe even reflash).
Graphic key
By default, the Android screen is usually unlocked by simply swiping the screen (which will only protect you if the phone accidentally turns on, for example, in your pocket). Therefore, it is recommended to replace this method with a safer one ...
The easiest way to protect is to use a graphic key: the bottom line is that you need to draw a small snake with your finger, consisting of 4-9 points. If you know this "snake" - then this is done easily and quickly. Nevertheless, protection allows you to quite seriously protect your device from the curiosity of prying eyes.
For example: even a snake of 4 points has 1624 combinations, and of 9 - 140704. I.e. picking up a combination by selection method (when you don’t even know how many points) is very, very difficult.
To install this protection, you must:
Now, when you want to turn on the phone and see the menu, first of all, you will need to unlock the screen by entering the pattern. Until you enter it, the phone will be blocked from prying eyes ...
A PIN code is a type of password consisting of 4 digits. Many users trust numbers more than graphic snakes drawn on the screen. In addition, the PIN code is used everywhere, for example, on bank cards, on SIM cards, etc.
To set a PIN code:
Note: many people doubt the security of the PIN-code, allegedly that it can be easily guessed. I can argue with them: in total it turns out you need to check 10,000 combinations. You need to sort them out manually, besides, after several incorrect attempts to enter a PIN code, Android will block the password entry for 30 seconds. Those. purely theoretically, a curious person will have to sit at your phone for more than one day! If your phone is left unattended for such a long time - I think more than one password will not help you ...
Password
This is one of the most reliable lock screen protectors. The length of the password can be from 4 to 17 characters, taking into account the fact that the characters can be both Latin and Cyrillic (large and small), plus numbers and special characters - you get all sorts of multimillion-dollar combinations. Even with the help of special software, it is extremely difficult to pick up a password.
To set a password, you must also open the settings in the following path: "Security/Screen Lock/Password" . Next, enter the password twice and select the option to display notifications. The password setting is shown in the screenshot below.
Special applications
Soft Lock Screen
Soft Lock Screen - screenshots of the application (from the developers)
The application allows you to easily and quickly turn on the smartphone screen lock, set up wallpaper, select a screen saver, calendar, weather, etc. The application really surprises you with its bright colors and ease of use! If desired, the wallpaper on the screen saver will change automatically, new every day, delighting and surprising you.
Note: On some phones it is not possible (or problematic) to change the splash screen. The same application allows you to fix it.
Peculiarities:
- handsome and user-friendly interface with HD wallpapers (by the way, all wallpapers have been tested by the developers of the program, so any slag will not be shown!);
- efficiency: part of the most desired applications developers brought to the lock screen (for example, you can quickly turn on the flashlight, notebook etc.);
- security: you can set a password or pattern to protect your smartphone (moreover, the key can be with photos of people close to you, see photo above).
LOCKit
LOCKit- this program is designed specifically to protect personal data. In addition to directly locking the screen, it is possible to block applications, photos, contacts.
In addition to this, there is a phone theft protection function - it helps to find the phone and catch the thief. By the way, such a thing as "Burglar's Selfie" helps with this - a photo of a person who entered an incorrect pin code or drew a pattern is automatically taken.
Well, in addition, you can set HD wallpapers (beautiful and pleasing to the eye ☺).
PS
In principle, there are a lot of such applications, each with its own pros / cons. Considering dozens (hundreds) of these applications within the framework of this article, I think, is pointless. Everyone who goes to the play market can try and find an application to their liking by experience.
What to do if you forgot your key/password?
In this I am not an expert, and I will give only the main methods. By the way, I recommend looking for an unlock option specifically for your phone model (perhaps there is an option much easier than the universal ones offered by many authors).
1) Google account password
In the most harmless case, after entering the pattern key incorrectly (usually you need to enter it 5 times), you should see a window prompting you to enter data from your Google account.
Enter your data, and if the phone was able to go online (for example, connected via Wi-Fi), then you can reset the password.
Note: not always and not on all devices such a window appears with the possibility of password recovery. Especially if the password was set using special applications.
2) HARD-Reset
This is a special reboot of the device, which will restore the factory settings of the system. At the same time, all user data is deleted: contacts, SMS, passwords, applications, etc. All this data cannot be recovered, so I do not advise you to rush to proceed to this procedure.
Hard Reset is usually used as the last resort in case of errors, crashes, problems with logging into the device, when other methods do not work.
To help!
How to reset Android settings to factory settings (i.e. delete all data from your phone, tablet) -
3) Phone flashing
The topic is quite specific, if you have never done this before, I recommend contacting a service center.
By the way, in some cases it is possible to enter the phone settings menu and turn off the lock. To do this, wait for some notification to appear, for example, that accumulator battery is empty and needs to be recharged.
Despite such a seemingly simple lock, your phone is protected from most curious people (and you from unnecessary conversations, whispering behind your back, and gossip).
That, in fact, is all that I wanted to say in this article.
We stare at the lock screen of an Android device for much more time than we might think. Luckily, you don't have to use the default lock screen. You can customize the display of new notifications, available information, and also completely change appearance lock screen.
In this article, we will talk about several ways to change the lock screen on Android.
Basic lock screen settings
Let's start with the basics: Open the Settings menu and go to the Security section. Here you will find the basic lock screen settings. note: on some Android devices this option is located in the "Lock screen and fingerprints" or "Privacy" section.
operating room android system allows you to hide confidential information, so that a casual glance does not see from whom and what message came to your device.
User interfaces from Samsung, LG, HTC, Sony and other mobile manufacturers offer some extra features for the lock screen.
Lock Screen Tips: Lock screen on recent Android versions greatly simplifies the management of the smartphone. For example, in the lower corners of the lock screen, there is a camera icon and voice assistant Google Now. The user only needs to click on the corresponding icon and swipe right or left to open the application.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of the lock screen on latest versions Android is a smart lock. If you enable this feature in Settings, you can assign trusted locations (for example, if you are at home) to disable the standard PIN protection.
Apps to change the lock screen on Android
Also you can use various applications to change the lock screen on Android. Many third-party apps offer additional features that are not available in the Android settings menu.
One such application is dehumblr, which displays the most useful information on the lock screen.
Application start allows you to place shortcuts to your favorite apps and services on your lock screen. Weather, news, social networks, and everything you might need.
CM Locker adds a few additional features security for the lock screen. This app gives you more control over your notifications. In addition, CM Locker increases the time battery life smartphone, so be sure to try it.
In the shop Google Play Store many available free apps, which can change the lock screen on Android, but we want to end our article with Next Lock Screen . This application developed by Microsoft and offers great amount settings for the lock screen.
The lock screen doesn't have to be complicated and dull. Using special android settings, as well as additional applications, you can change the lock screen on Android to your preference.
On every smartphone, there are sure to be files that the user wants to securely keep from prying eyes.
These can be photos, videos, personal notes or email correspondence. If a smartphone or tablet falls into the wrong hands, it can bring serious trouble to its owner.
To secure your phone already at the first access level, without delving into the protection of each application or important system folder, you can lock the screen.
For this, they are used system settings and special applications.
In our article, we will look at how to put a screen lock on Android, and also show you several ways to customize it.
On a note:
Using the Android settings, you can set a secure lock:
- Graphic key
- PIN code
- Password
Consider the methods in order.
Method 1: Pattern
By default, the screen lock of the mobile gadget is removed using the slider.
In terms of security, this method absolutely unreliable, since any person, simply by swiping a finger across the screen, gets access to the contents of the device.
The easiest way to securely lock the screen is to set a graphic key, a sequence of connecting several dots.
To set up a key, follow these steps:
- Enter Android Settings
- Select "Security"
- Click on the line "Lock screen"
- Click on the line "Graphic Key"
- Make a defensive combination on a field of 9 points
- Enter the key again to confirm
- Choose how to display notifications on the lock screen
After that, you can additionally configure the display of the entered key.
If you doubt the reliability graphic code, look at the number of combinations of dots that will have to be sorted out by someone who decides to use your gadget:
- 4 dots - 1624 combinations
- 5 points - 7152
- 6 points - 26016
- 7 points - 72912
- 8 points - 140704
- 9 points - 140704
In total, it turns out that the graphic key contains 389112 different combinations of connecting dots.
In order to enter all possible combinations, at the rate of 1 sequence of points per second, it will take almost 106 hours!
Useful information:
To create a password on a smartphone, you can use the utility. It is designed to lock apps on android with a password. With it, only you will be able to access the messenger, social networks, camera and gallery or any other applications.
Method 2: PIN
If you trust numbers more than dotted patterns, in the same security menu of your smartphone or tablet, the screen lock on Android is set using a four-digit PIN code:
- Go to the settings to the blocking method
- Choose a PIN
- Dial four digits
- Enter the code again
In the case of numbers, there are fewer combinations than when typing a graphic - 10,000 options.
And yet, it will take a lot of time to sort through all the numerical combinations.
Method 3: Password
By the number of possible combinations, the password should be attributed to the most reliable method. In the blocking methods, click on the "Password" line and enter characters in sequence.
The password must be at least 4, maximum 17 characters long.
Given the set using numbers, mathematical symbols, Cyrillic and Latin letters, the number of combinations exceeds several billion.
The most important thing is not to forget the tricky password to unlock it yourself.
Method 4: Lock using apps
You can download from the Google Play digital store special programs, with the help of which not only a screen lock is set on Android, but also the screen itself is visually configured: beautiful wallpapers are installed and the necessary widgets are added.
Among the programs that collect good feedback, as well as easy to manage, we can distinguish:
- smart lock screen
- snap lock
- ZUI Locker
- CM Locker
smart lock screen
Smart lock screen, which is free to download and install on an Android device, will help the user not only protect their gadget, but also customize the lock screen.
In the main menu of the application, you need to set a four-character PIN code, which can be changed at any time. The application also allows you to:
- Change the text on the lock screen
- Set text color
- Set bright and colorful wallpapers with beautiful landscapes, views of the night sky and city lights.
Like most free applications, Smart lock screen contains built-in ads, but in this case, the developers of the program approached the matter very competently.
In order not to annoy the user with pop-up banners, the advertising button is set as a menu item.
By clicking on it, the user can download an additional branded application: a music player or a photo collage tool.
snap lock
The smart SnapLock screen lock app helps you set up a pin code or pattern on your smartphone or tablet.
In addition to the standard functionality, the program has a number of interesting features:
- AppRhythm function. The application monitors the frequency of launching programs. SnapLock displays shortcuts to the most used apps on the lock screen
- Setting the direction of the swipe to a specific team
- Clock display. On the lock screen, you can display a widget with clock, date and weather in several font styles.
- Adding wallpapers to the lock screen
- Display all notifications on one screen.
ZUI Locker
OS version: Android 4.1 or later
The opinions of users about the ZUI Locker screen locker are divided: some praise it for its convenient smartphone protection settings, others admire the huge variety of thematic settings.
The screen lock can be programmed with both a pattern and a password. And for a colorful design, the application contains several dozen beautiful wallpapers and themes.
Separately, I would like to note a pleasant design feature - when the smartphone is tilted, the picture set as wallpaper begins to shift smoothly.
CM Locker
OS version: Android 4.0 or later
CM Locker is the lock screen app that puts your gadget protection first.
The program allows you to set up a ban on access using a pin code and a pattern, and on devices that are unlocked with a fingerprint, it will help you configure the scanner module.
The user can set protection not only on the screen, but also on individual applications, such as mail, instant messengers or social networks.
If someone tries to crack the password or key, the application will take a photo of the attacker and send it to the user's mail.
You can also link CM Locker to your Facebook account. If the phone is lost, the user will be able to track the gadget, turn on the alarm or block the mobile phone.
By the way, you can read about what to do if your phone is stolen or just lost in the article How to find a lost Android phone.
Of the visual chips in CM Locker, we can note:
- weather informers
- Display notifications on a separate screen
- Buttons for controlling the camera, flashlight and player on the lock screen
- Add beautiful wallpapers to your lock
In order to answer the question: how to put a lock on the Android screen, we needed a high-quality and reliable smartphone, on which we were able not only to fully test the simple and convenient functionality of the operating system, but also appreciated the brightness and color saturation of all wallpapers that we found in applications.
Our assistant in today's issue was the smartphone Fly Cirrus 7.
Why Fly
Over the 14 years of its history, the British company Fly has released many excellent smartphones that meet all modern user requirements, whether big screen, a capacious battery or a high-quality camera.
We appreciated Fly Cirrus 7, first of all, for its bright and contrasting 5.2-inch IPS display.
Studying the design side of applications, we sometimes looked at the pictures that were displayed on the screen so much that we forgot about testing other settings.
And here two strong technical components of the smartphone did not disappoint.
The 1.25GHz quad-core processor ran multiple applications at a time easily and without delay.
A capacious 2600 mAh battery kept the smartphone charged throughout the test, even with the LTE 4G module turned on.
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Since on android devices, for the most part, control is carried out by clicking on application icons and widgets on touch screen, then you need to use the lock screen for Android.
Otherwise, you can accidentally launch applications, make a call, send a message, or simply bring down the desktop settings.
What does the lock screen look like
- The lock screen (lockscreen) blocks access to all desktops and applications. Each version of the operating system has its own lockscreen. Some manufacturers include a proprietary lock screen in their graphical shell.
- The higher the version of the operating system, the more thoughtful the lock screen of an android smartphone becomes. In OS versions from 4.0 and higher, you can get directly from the lock screen to the menu of calls, messages.
- But what if you want to have a lockscreen from an HTC device, and you have a Samsung model?
- It is also common that there is a desire to make the lockscreen more thoughtful and useful, to place a music player widget, weather widget, access widget to a particular application on it.
- Often there is also irritation from the need to unlock the phone to switch tracks. All this is solved by installing custom lockers, fully customizable.
Custom lock screens
We list the most common ones: WidgetLocker, FlyScreen, GO Locker, GOTO lockscreen and many others.
- Applications are easy to install and have the ability to deeply customize. If you want your lock screen to be like on a particular smartphone model, you need to additionally install themes.
- For example, install on a smartphone with android version 2.3 lockscreen with 4.2. Topics can be found on specialized forums.
- Through setting up applications on the lockscreen, you can bring any widgets - weather, additional clock, alarm clock, flashlight, camera.
- As soon as the necessary widgets are placed on the lock screen, it will be possible to set permissions for them: whether they will simply display information or whether they will open the application when they are clicked.