How to Delay Android Phone Screen Lock Time

Quick Tips

• You can delay the screen lock time on most Android devices from Settings > Display and brightness > Screen timeout, and pick a longer duration.
• To delay the automatic screen lock on Xiaomi devices, head to Settings > Display & brightness > Lock screen > Sleep.

An automatic screen lock safeguards 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 the screen timeout settings 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 select Display and brightness.

Step 2: Select Screen timeout and pick the extended duration to delay the screen lock time.

Delay Screen Lock Time on Samsung Phones

Step 1: Select Display under the Android Settings app and tap Screen 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, select Display & brightness, scroll down, and tap the Lock screen.

Step 2: Select Sleep and 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, select Display & brightness, and tap Auto 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: Select Display & brightness in the Android Settings app and tap Sleep.

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