Turn screen lock on or off

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

Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
  • 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 you finger up or down on 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 Settings.
    • Press Display.
    • Press Sleep.
    • Press the required period.
    • Press the home icon to return to the home screen.