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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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 Users will be able to manage this feature from the lock screen. —

Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users The Game Awards 2024 Live Winners List, And Game Of The Year Physical access can allow law enforcement to bypass the first line of defense—your smartphone’s lock screen. —

Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lock screen