Overview
The Android Lock Screen Policy allows organizations to manage lock screen settings on Android devices. This policy is essential for enhancing device security and ensuring that important information or instructions are visible to users even when the device is locked.
Policy Name: Android Lock Screen Policy
Description: Manage lock screen settings and display custom messages on the device lock screen.
Minimum System Requirements: Android 9+
Supported Platforms: Android
Policy Fields and Configuration
1. Maximum Time To Lock
Field Name:
maximumTimeToLockForInformDisplay Name: Maximum Time To Lock
Description:
Sets the maximum period (in milliseconds) before the device automatically locks.Value: Integer (e.g., 300000 for 5 minutes)
Default: 0 (no restriction)
Requirement: Optional
Minimum System Requirement: Android 9+
How it works:
If set to a value greater than 0, the device will lock after the specified period of inactivity. If set to 0, there is no enforced lock timeout.
2. Screen Lock Message
Field Name:
lockScreenDataForInformDisplay Name: Screen Lock Message
Description:
Displays a custom message on the device’s lock screen. This can be used for displaying contact information, company policies, or emergency instructions.Value Type: Dictionary (supports localization)
Requirement: Optional
Minimum System Requirement: Android 9+
Subfields
Default Message
Field Name:
defaultMessageDisplay Name: Default Message
Description:
The message shown if no localized version matches the device’s language.Value Type: String
Localized Messages
Field Name:
localizedMessagesDisplay Name: Localized Messages
Description:
A map of locale codes to messages, allowing you to display the lock screen message in different languages.Value Type: Array of dictionaries
Locale
Field Name:
localeDisplay Name: Locale
Description:
The locale code for the message (e.g.,en,tr,de).Value Type: String
Message
Field Name:
messageDisplay Name: Message
Description:
The message to display for the specified locale.Value Type: String
JSON example for the policy
{
"lockScreenDataForInform": {
"defaultMessage": "If found, please contact IT.",
"localizedMessages": [
{ "locale": "en", "message": "If found, please contact IT." },
{ "locale": "es", "message": "Si se encuentra, por favor contacte a IT." }
]
}
}Usage Scenario
For example, as requested in the document, enabling ANDROID_LOCK_SCREEN_POLICY ensures that all managed Android devices display a company-approved message on the lock screen and enforce a maximum lock timeout, improving both security and user guidance.
How to Enable
To enable the Android Lock Screen Policy:
Navigate to your device management console > Policy Management > Create New Policy > New Policy from scratch.
Locate the Android Lock Screen Policy settings.
Configure the Maximum Time To Lock as needed.
Set a Screen Lock Message and add localized versions if required.
Save and apply the policy to your target device group.
Additional Notes
This policy is only available on devices running Android 9 or higher.
Custom lock screen messages can help with device recovery and compliance.
For further assistance, contact your IT administrator or refer to your organization’s device management documentation.