Android: lock the screen using the touchscreen

If you want to bypass the lock button on your smartphone, you can also lock your android's screen using the touchscreen. This puts an end to the nerve-wracking fuss of defective on / off buttons and sub-optimal cell phone covers. This practical tip shows you how to save the virtual off button on your Android display.

Lock Android screen with app on the touchscreen

1. Install the free Android app "Soft Lock Screen" on your smartphone. Note: There are numerous other apps with the same functionality. "Screen Off and Lock" or "Tap Tap App" are also recommended.
2. After you have run the app, it requires administrator rights. To do this, tap "Activate".
3. In order to be able to switch off your dispay conveniently, it is advisable to create a link directly on your home screen.
4. To do this, go to the menu and look for the "Soft Lock Screen" app.
5. Hold your finger on the icon.
6. Now you can place the lock button on your home screen. As soon as you select it, your display switches off.

Against the monotony on the lock screen: Here you will find the most stylish lockscreens for your Android phone. This tip refers to the "Soft Lock Screen" 2.2 app on Android 5 with the Nexus 5.