Lock screen notifications are turned on by default. However, you can change the settings to choose which apps can send you alerts and how notifications appear on the lock screen.

Android 16 may introduce a "Compact" notification view to declutter the lock screen. The new feature will collapse notifications into a small pill below the clock on the lock screen.

The lock screen clock may appear at the top of the notifications panel in a future Android release By Mishaal Rahman • March 14, 2025 • 0 • Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR ...

Update, May 13, 2025 (1:30PM ET): Google has confirmed that Android 16 will automatically redact the contents of notifications containing one-time passwords (OTPs) from the lock screen.

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Android 14's lock screen is fully customizable, so you can make some pretty big changes to let it match your needs. Here's how to customize your lock screen.

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5. Manage Your Lock Screen Notifications Lock screen notifications can be a privacy concern, especially if you receive sensitive information such as emails or messages. Android 15 allows you to ...

Previously, One UI 6 avoided cards on the lock screen, but still kept your icons below the clock widget to indicate a new notification. Now, you'll still see icons along the top of the screen like ...