People add a touch lock screen to stop those annoying accidental taps – like when a video pauses or apps open on their own. It’s super helpful when kids are using the phone, during workouts, or while following recipes. Some also enjoy the fun of tapping specific spots to unlock. It’s more about ease and control than serious security.
Use of Touch Lock Screen
A Touch Lock Screen is a feature or app on Android that either disables all touch input or lets you unlock your phone by tapping specific spots on the screen.
In simple terms, it gives you more control over how your screen responds to touch.
For example:
- You can lock the screen from responding to taps while watching videos or handing your phone to a kid
- Or set a custom touch pattern (like tapping certain areas) to unlock your device
It’s mainly used for convenience and avoiding accidental touches, not as a full replacement for your phone’s built-in security.
🔒 Option 1: Lock the Screen Touch Completely
This is the one people usually want when watching YouTube or handing their phone to someone.
Step 1: Install a touch lock app
- Open the Google Play Store
- Search for something like “Touch Lock”
- Pick one with solid ratings and lots of downloads (don’t just grab the first one)
Step 2: Open the app and set it up
- Launch the app
- It’ll immediately ask for permissions — that’s normal
Step 3: Allow required permissions
You’ll need to turn on:
- Accessibility access
- Display over other apps
👉 Just follow the prompts — tap “Allow” and toggle them on in settings.
Step 4: Turn on Touch Lock
- Tap the Start or Enable button
- Some apps give you a floating icon or notification toggle
👉 Once it’s on, your screen won’t respond to touch at all.
Step 5: Unlock when needed
Every app has its own way, but usually it’s:
- Double tapping
- Holding volume buttons
- Drawing a gesture
🔐 Option 2: Create a Touch-Based Lock Screen (Secret Tap Unlock)
This one is more about customization — like unlocking your phone by tapping specific spots.
Step 1: Install a touch lock screen app
- Open Google Play Store
- Search: “Touch Lock Screen Password”
- Install a trusted app
Step 2: Set your secret touch pattern
- Open the app
- Choose Set Password
- Tap a few spots on the screen (like corners, eyes in a photo, etc.)
- Repeat to confirm
👉 That becomes your unlock method.
Step 3: Add a backup (don’t skip this)
- Set a PIN or pattern backup
Trust me — if you forget your taps, you’ll need this.
Step 4: Enable the lock screen
- Turn on Enable Lock Screen
- Allow any permissions it asks for
Step 5: Try it out
- Press your power button
- Your new lock screen should appear
- Tap your saved spots to unlock
⚙️ A simpler built-in option (no apps needed)
If your goal is just to lock someone into one app, Android already has something for that:
Screen Pinning
- Go to Settings
- Search for Screen Pinning
- Turn it ON
- Open any app → tap recent apps → tap Pin
👉 Now the phone stays stuck in that app unless the PIN is entered.
✅ Best way to use this (recommended)
- Use a touch lock app for situations like videos or kids
- Keep your default lock screen (PIN/fingerprint) for real protection