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Sony Xperia XA2

Android 8.0
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Turn screen lock on or off

You can lock the phone screen and keys to avoid activating your phone by mistake.

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Display.
Press Sleep.
Press the required setting.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Turn on the screen lock
    • Briefly press On/Off.
  • 2
    Turn off the screen lock
    • Briefly press On/Off and slide you finger across the screen.
  • 3
    Set automatic screen lock
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Display.
    • Press Sleep.
    • Press the required setting.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.