How to Delay Android Phone Screen Lock Time

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An automaticscreen locksafeguards your privacy and prevents your device from unauthorized access or accidental changes. However, a very short screen lock duration can be frustrating, requiring frequent unlocks when you’re using your phone.

Thankfully, you can configure thescreen timeoutsettings to extend the automatic screen lock time, typically up to 10 minutes on most devices, and up to 30 minutes on some brands like OnePlus.

Delay the Screen Lock Time on Pixel, Vivo, Nothing, and iQOO Smartphones

Step 1:Open the Settings app and selectDisplay and brightness.

Step 2:SelectScreen timeoutand pick the extended duration to delay the screen lock time.

Delay Screen Lock Time on Samsung Phones

Step 1:SelectDisplayunder the Android Settings app and tapScreen timeout.

Step 2:Pick a longer duration to delay the screen lock time. Additionally, enable ‘Keep screen on while viewing‘ to prevent the automatic screen lock while you’re looking at your phone.

Delay Screen Lock Time on Xiaomi Devices

Step 1:Open the Settings app, selectDisplay & brightness, scroll down, and tap theLock screen.

Step 2:SelectSleepand pick an extended time limit to delay the screen lock.

Delay Screen Lock Time on OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme Smartphones

Step 1:Open the Settings app, selectDisplay & brightness, and tapAuto screen off.

Step 2:Select a longer duration than default to delay the screen lock time.

Delay Screen Lock Time on Honor Devices

Step 1:SelectDisplay & brightnessin the Android Settings app and tapSleep.

Step 2:Pick a longer duration to delay the phone’s screen lock.

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Last updated on 04 September, 2024

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