Feature request: Disable control panel access when phone is locked

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Hi everyone,

about 8 months ago I switched from an iPhone 14 Pro to the Fairphone 6. At first, I had some difficulties getting used to Android, but over time I’ve become comfortable with it and now I really appreciate the Fairphone and its overall concept.

There is however one “security” related issue that I’ve noticed and would like to suggest as a possible improvement:

When the phone is locked anyone can still swipe down and access the control/quick settings menu. This means that important functions like enabling airplane mode can be changed without unlocking the device.

On my previous phone(s) this was handled more securely. Ideally I would like to see an option where:

  • Access to the quick settings menu is restricted/disabled when the device is locked, or at least sensitive toggles (like airplane mode…) are disabled

  • Powering off the device requires entering the unlock PIN/password first

I did find the setting “Device controls without unlocking” under display→lock screen settings, but disabling it doesn’t seem to affect this behavior.

From what I know other Android manufacturers (e.g., Samsung) offer more granular control over this, and it would be great to have a similar option on Fairphone.

Overall, I really like the device and the Fairphone, this is just one feature I think could improve the products.

Thanks & Greetings

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Hello! I also would like to disable access to the control panel on the lock screen.

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These are severe security issuse. Other smartphones, also with older android versions, do not have these kinds of problems.

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Thats how it is, so you want to get rid of this?

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@yvmuell no, on FP6 this does not happen even if the device is locked. You can turn it off without inserting PIN/Fingeprint.

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How old? I doubt this has anything to do with the Android Version. If other manufactures implemented this, thats a none AOSP feature.

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Ah you want to turn if off with entering the PIN..

I personally hope nothing of this will be implemented I would be very annoyed

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It’s not that “I want something” because I have weird requirements. I don’t beleive that regular AOSP does not have those features: in fact bluetooth activation is protected by PIN.

Those reported by @itsgiulian are two severe security flaws. If the phone gets stolen, one can quickly and without entering the PIN disable Internet (SIM or WIFI) and turn the phone off.

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No one said any opinion is weird, I have another opinion, not more not less. I understand why people want this and I dont want this.

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I just saw this thread only now. I support more restrictions on a locked Fairphone, too.

But in case a Fairphone is stolen, that is of limited value: a thief can easily remove the battery and sim card, so it cannot be located. Not sure if a modern thief is aware of that. …