Turn screen lock on or off

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

Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
  • 1
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Turn screen lock on or off, go to 1a.
    • Select time for automatic screen lock, go to 1b.
  • 2
    1a - Turn screen lock on or off
    • To turn on the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • To turn off the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • Slide your finger across the display.
  • 3
    1b - Select time for automatic screen lock
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Display.
    • Press Screen timeout.
    • Press the required period.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.