How to Disable Double Tap to Wake on Android Devices.
Learn how to turn off this feature so your phone stays off until you actually want to use it.
If your screen turns on too easily in your pocket or bag, this guide is for you. I will show you the steps to turn off double tap to wake. This stops the screen from waking up by accident, which can drain your battery or even call someone from your pocket.
This guide uses a Sony Xperia 1V running Android 15. The steps are very similar on most Android phones, though some menu names may vary slightly.
What Is Double Tap to Wake?
Double tap to wake is a feature that lets you turn on your display by tapping the screen twice. When your phone is sitting on a table or nightstand in standby mode, you can double tap to see the lock screen. This shows you the time, notifications, and other information without pressing the power button.
Some people like this feature. Others find it annoying because the screen wakes up when they do not want it to.
Why Disable Double Tap to Wake?
There are a few good reasons to turn this feature off:
· It saves battery life because your screen stays off until you press the power button
· It prevents accidental screen wake-ups when your phone is in your pocket or bag
· It stops your phone from doing things like calling someone while bumping around in your bag
· You might simply prefer using the power button or fingerprint sensor instead
How to Disable Double Tap to Wake
Here are the steps to turn off this feature on your Android phone:
· Open the Settings app on your phone
· Tap on Display
· Look for and tap Lock screen preferences (on some phones this may be called Lock screen or Lock screen settings)
· Find the option that says Tap to show lock screen or Double tap to wake
· Toggle this setting off
What Happens After You Turn It Off
Once you disable this feature, double tapping your screen while the phone is asleep will do nothing. The screen will stay off no matter how many times you tap it.
To wake up your phone, you will need to:
· Press the power button once
· Or use your fingerprint sensor if your phone has one
Should You Keep It On or Turn It Off?
It depends on how you use your phone.
Keep it on if:
· You like checking the time and notifications without picking up your phone
· Your phone sits on a desk or nightstand most of the time
Turn it off if:
· Your phone lives in your pocket or bag
· You notice your screen wakes up by accident often
· You want to save as much battery as possible
The good news is you can always turn it back on if you miss the feature. Just follow the same steps and toggle it on again.
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