How Do I Lock Down My Android?

If all else fails, Google has added a new Lockdown option to Android 9 that lets you completely secure your phone at a tap. Hold down the power button for a second and you’ll see a Lockdown option at the bottom of the list. (If you don’t, you can enable it in the Lock screen settings.)

How can I lock my Android quickly?

Set or change a screen lock

1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
2. Tap Security. If you don’t find “Security,” go to your phone manufacturer’s support site for help.
3. To pick a kind of screen lock, tap Screen lock. …
4. Tap the screen lock option you’d like to use.

How do I enable lockdown on my Android?

Enabling lockdown mode is a fairly straightforward process and requires you to dive into the Settings app. From here, navigate to the Security & Location option. Tap Lock Screen Preferences and toggle on Show Lockdown Option from the list. You can activate lockdown mode by holding down on the power button.