lock screen

Device access checkpoint

A lock screen is the display that appears on a smartphone, tablet, or computer when the device is locked, requiring authentication before access is granted.

It typically shows the time, date, and notifications while blocking entry to apps and personal data.

Users unlock it via passcode, pattern, fingerprint, or facial recognition.

I can see who texted me from the lock screen without unlocking my phone.

interface

swipe

Quick sliding motion

status bar · widgets · gesture · tap · brightness · theme · icons · personalization · quick settings · shortcuts

security

password

Authentication string

face recognition · authentication · encryption · biometrics · passcode · timeout · bypass · lockout · two-factor · privacy

device

smartphone

Handheld connected computer

home button · power button · Android · iOS · Windows · Samsung · iPhone · wearable · smart display

Categories
Opposites
device access state

lock screenhome screen

Device's default display

desktop · open session · app drawer · springboard · launcher

screen visibility/activity

lock screenscreen off

Conceal with barrier

sleep mode · powered down · blank screen

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G