How to keep your Android phone unlocked while walking

Here is a tip to use the Smart Lock feature for keeping your smartphone unlocked while you are walking.

By Nilakshi Pathak

| Published: Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 21:50 [IST]

Having a locked screen on an Android device is important for obvious reasons. You can protect your Android smartphone from unauthorized access via fingerprint, PIN, and password. Scanning your fingerprint and typing PIN might get a bit irritating if you have to do it frequently.

How to keep your Android phone unlocked while walking

It is the reason why Android comes with the Smart Lock feature. This feature allows you to avoid lock screen when you are at home or when your device is connected to a trusted Bluetooth device. Here is a tip to use the Smart Lock feature for keeping your smartphone unlocked while you are walking.

How to keep your Android device unlocked while walking?

You can use the Smart Lock feature to keep your smartphone unlock while you are on a walk. You can use the Smart Lock feature to keep your smartphone unlocked while it is in the motion. Hence, when you are using the Smart Lock feature and moving while carrying the smartphone, it will remain unlocked. Here are the steps to use the feature for keeping your phone unlocked.

Step 1: Go to the "Settings" of your phone and then tap on "Security & Location."

Step 2: Tap on "Smart Lock" and confirm that it is you who is using the phone by entering the right password or PIN.

Step 3: Now tap on "On-body detection." No, confirm your action and toggle on the option.

Step 4: Now tap on "Continue" after reading the security messages.

By completing the Step 4, you have completed the procedure. Now unlock your smartphone once, and your phone will remain unlocked as long as it is on the motion. The device will be automatically locked once it is kept on a stationary position.

Convenience or Security?

The Smart Lock feature is not as secure as another form of protection. You should always remember that. A Smart Lock feature might be convenient, but it is not always secure. We would recommend you to use the Smart Lock feature only when you are surrounded by people whom you can trust. You can always go for the Standard protection if you are looking for extra protection.

Wrap Up

Please note that this feature won't be able to distinguish whether it is you who is using the phone or someone else. So, make sure that you lock your smartphone before handing it to someone. If you want to use your phone while walking or similar stuff, you will enjoy this feature.

The Smart Lock feature is not a secure way of locking your smartphone. So, make sure that you take extra precautions while using the Smart Lock feature. And also, let us know if you enjoyed enjoying this particular feature for your convenience.