How to Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android

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How to Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android
How to Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android
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This article will tell you how to remove the emergency call button from the lock screen of your Android device. To do this you will need to download an alternative and free screen lock app from the Play Store.

Steps

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 1
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 1

Step 1. Remove your unlock PIN or pattern

Before you can install a new lock screen, you will need to turn off the screen unlock security settings. The procedure may vary depending on the manufacturer of your smartphone.

  • April Settings

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    Android7settings
  • Scroll down and tap Safety, or Safety and location then Safety.
  • Touch Screen lock
  • Enter your PIN code, your password, or unlock your phone with fingerprint or face recognition.
  • You choose Nobody.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your choice.
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 2
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 2

Step 2. Open the Play Store

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You can find this app on the application screen and sometimes on the home screen.

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 3
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 3

Step 3. Search for a screen lock app

Type lock screen in the search bar and tap the button. A list of results will appear.

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 4
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 4

Step 4. Choose one of the applications

Make sure it has over a million downloads and an average rating of at least 4 stars.

Some options particularly popular with users are Zui Locker And SnapLock Smart Lock Screen.

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 5
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 5

Step 5. Tap INSTALL

If you are asked to grant app permissions to access your smartphone or tablet, do so. When the app is installed, the "OPEN" button will appear instead of the "INSTALL" button.

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 6
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 6

Step 6. Tap OPEN

This will open the settings of the new lock screen application.

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 7
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 7

Step 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the lock

The process varies by app and usually you need to grant the appropriate permissions and disable the system screen lock (so you don't have a dual screen lock).

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 8
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 8

Step 8. Set a screen lock security option

Depending on the app you have installed you will have different options for unlocking your phone or tablet. Follow the instructions you will see on the screen until the process is complete.

Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 9
Remove the Emergency Call Button on Android Step 9

Step 9. Lock the screen of your Android device

Usually to do this you have to press the power button once. Now when the lock screen appears you will no longer see the emergency call button.

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