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Written by Dave Johnson
2020-09-16T15:14:00Z
- To turn off the password on your Android device, start the Settings app and go to the Lock Screen controls page.
- Turning off the password on your Android can be convenient, but will leave all of your personal data at risk.
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You can completely disable your Android's security systems so you don't need to enter a password, swipe pattern, or do anything else to unlock it. This is useful if you're going to be unlocking your device multiple times over a short period, or if you need to let someone who doesn't know your password use it.
That said, you probably keep a lot of personal information on your device — maybe more than you realize. Having a password keeps all of that information safe. As such, it's not a good idea to disable your password for any extended period of time.
But if you need to disable the password, it can be done easily. The exact steps differ between Android devices, but the overall process is the same. Here's what to do.
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How to turn off your password and other security systems on an Android device
1. Start the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Tap "Lock Screen." Depending on which version of Android or what device you're using, you'll find it in a slightly different place. Many Android phones place this option on the main Settings page. If you don't see it there, look for "Security & Location" or "Security & Privacy."
3. Tap "Screen lock type" (or, in some cases, just "Screen lock"). You should see a list of the current login methods currently in use, such as PIN, password, or face recognition. You'll need to enter your current password, PIN, or other security method before proceeding.
4. Tap "None" to disable all the security on your phone's lock screen. You'll probably need to confirm this choice by agreeing to turn off security and erasing biometric data from your phone (if it's using biometrics to let you log in).
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Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider.
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