If you own an Android phone, there are a few ways to disable it. This guide will show you how to disable your phone using the following methods:
- Open the Settings app and navigate to the Security section.
- Scroll down and select the Protection option.
- Toggle off your device’s security features by selecting Disable on the next screen.
- Reboot your phone if you have not done so already.
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How to Turn Off a Samsung Galaxy Phone
You can shut down a Samsung Galaxy S22, S21, and earlier models using your phone’s hardware buttons or the on-screen buttons.
Using Hardware Buttons
Begin the process by pressing and holding down the Power button on your phone.
You’ll then see a Power menu on your screen. Here, tap “Power Off.”
Your phone will begin to turn off.
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Using On-Screen Buttons
If your phone’s hardware buttons aren’t working, use an on-screen option to power off your phone.
First, pull down twice from the top of your phone’s screen. In the menu that opens, tap the Power icon.
In the Power menu, choose “Power Off.”
And that’s it. Your phone will turn off.
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How to Power Off a Google Pixel Phone
Turning off Google’s Pixel phones is again as easy as pressing hardware buttons or tapping an on-screen option.
Using Hardware Buttons
To turn off your Pixel 6 or later, press and hold down the Power+Volume Up buttons. On Pixel 5a and earlier models, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds.
When the Power menu opens, choose “Power Off.”
And your phone will begin to shut down.
Using On-Screen Buttons
To use the on-screen method, pull down twice from the top of your Pixel phone’s screen. Then, tap the Power icon at the bottom of the Quick Settings tiles.
In the Power menu, choose “Power Off.”
Later, if you have trouble powering your Android phone back on, there are steps you can take to troubleshoot.
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