If you are in a similar situation and don’t like the fact people can access your phone camera even when the phone is locked, then I got a solution for you. You can disable the camera on the lock screen using phone settings or a third-party app. Some phones don’t have the option to disable the camera icon on the lock screen, so you can use a third-party app in that situation.
Method #1: Disable Camera Icon on Lock Screen from Settings
On Samsung phones and a few other manufacturers, you can disable the camera icon right from the lock screen settings. Below are the instructions to disable the camera icon on the Android lock screen: Open up the phone’s Settings and tap on the Lock screen option. Next, tap on the Shortcuts button. On some phones, it might be called App shortcuts. Now disable the Camera shortcut in the Right shortcut option. This will both disable and remove the camera icon from the lock screen.
Method #2: Use a Third-Party App to Disable Camera Access
On some Android phones — especially Xiaomi phones with MIUI — there is no option to remove the lock screen camera. For these phones, you can disable background camera access which will also remove the lock screen icon. Don’t worry, the app will only prevent apps from accessing the camera while they are not in use. The apps will still function properly when you actually open them to use the camera feature. It’s actually great for privacy too as apps can’t spy on you in the background. For this purpose, Camera Blocker is a great app that lets you enable/disable app access with a single tap. Just install the app and give it the required permissions. The main interface only contains a big button to block or unblock app access. By default, the app shows a notification while it’s active. If you find it annoying, you can go to the app’s settings and disable it from there. It will still work in the background, but won’t disturb you.
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I should mention that other than the camera icon, the camera can also be accessed using other methods like gestures or physical buttons even when the phone is locked. If you find that as a problem too, then you can disable them from the Lock screen and gestures settings. If you know of any other easier ways to disable the camera icon on the lock screen, let us know in the comments below.
