lock screen

noun

plural lock screens

: a graphical user interface displayed by a device (such as a computer or smartphone) that prevents access to most functions of the device until a certain action (such as swiping one's finger across the screen or entering a predetermined code) is performed

Speaking of locking your phone, Android typically shows notifications on your lock screen by default—which means the contents of messages you receive might be visible to anyone who looks at your device, even if they can't unlock it.—

JR Raphael

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To customize the clock design on the lock screen and add widgets, tap and hold on the lock screen to edit it. —

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2025 Apple has updated several of the core user interface elements of the device, including the lock screen, home screen, and Control Center to support a wider range of colors and customization. —

Kif Leswing, CNBC, 15 July 2024 Users will also be able to disable summaries in each app directly from the lock screen. —

David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Screen and brightness and enable the Show covers on lock screen option. —

David Nield, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lock screen