# Lockdown - Protect Your Device

> Fast and easy lock your device without using the power button!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radefffactory.lockdown](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radefffactory.lockdown)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.radefffactory.lockdown`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RADEFFFACTORY
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 280,861
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (538 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2018-04-02
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radefffactory.lockdown)
- **Website:** [https://radefffactory.com/](https://radefffactory.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://radefffactory.com/Documents/privacy.html](https://radefffactory.com/Documents/privacy.html)

## Description

Lockdown is a user-friendly Chrome extension that brings the Android P lockdown feature to all Android devices. It allows users to lock their device instantly and turn off the display without pressing the power button. This extension overrides smart lock and fingerprint settings, ensuring your device remains securely locked until the next use. For Android Nougat and newer versions, a Quick Settings Tile can be added for convenient access right from the notification bar.

To use Lockdown, enable it in the settings, then tap the Lockdown icon to lock your device immediately. Note that the extension uses Device Administrator permissions, and it may not function on some Redmi devices. For uninstallation, disable it from Device Administrators first. This tool is ideal for users seeking a fast, easy, and secure way to lock their Android devices beyond traditional methods.

## Rankings

- #134,533 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.radefffactory.lockdown.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate 'Lockdown - Protect Your Device' for providing extra security by disabling biometrics and enabling quick lockdown activation via tiles or gestures. It's especially valued on Android 9+ devices lacking native lockdown features. However, some report device compatibility issues, problems uninstalling after activation, persistent ads without a paid option, and limited customization settings. Privacy concerns about data sharing and permissions also appear. Overall, the app effectively helps users temporarily lock their device using a password, enhancing security in various situations.

### Pros

- Provides extra security by disabling biometrics and forcing password use to unlock the phone, useful especially after Android 12 removed native lockdown mode.
- Allows quick access via tiles, gestures, or home screen icons, making lockdown activation convenient.
- Works well on devices running Android 9 and above, including recent versions like Android 13.
- Helps users in emergency situations to secure their device quickly.
- Easy to use and effective for devices that lack a built-in lockdown feature.

### Cons

- App does not work properly on some devices, especially older Android versions or certain models (e.g., Redmi Note 5 Pro, Poco M2 Pro).
- Some users experience problems with app opening or uninstalling after enabling lockdown due to administrator permissions.
- Contains ads, and there is no paid or premium version to remove them; users express desire for a privacy-focused or ad-free paid version.
- Lacks some user settings like saving options for turning off lockdown animation or automatic lockdown upon screen lock/off.
- Permission concerns related to data sharing make some users wary of privacy issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radefffactory.lockdown)