Phone Screen Lock Security
Your screen lock is your phone's front door. Without one — or with one set to unlock after several minutes — anyone who picks up your phone has immediate access to your banking, email, and every account on it. These two steps fix that in under five minutes.
Set a strong screen lock
Set a PIN, password, or biometric lock so no one can access your phone if it is lost or stolen. The single most important step for phone security.
iPhone & AndroidSet auto-lock to 30 seconds
A screen lock only protects you if your phone actually locks. Setting auto-lock to 30 seconds means your phone is always protected when you put it down.
iPhone & AndroidiPhone screen lock guide
Settings → Face ID & Passcode
🤖 Android screen lock guide
Settings → Security → Screen Lock
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