How to Show Contact Info on Android Lockscreen (2026)
The native Android "owner info" option was removed in Android 13. Here's what still works — and the modern app built specifically for this problem.
Android 12 and earlier
Settings → Security → Owner info. Samsung One UI: Settings → Lock screen → Contact information.
Android 13 and 14
Google removed the native owner info option. The setting no longer exists in stock Android or most manufacturer skins.
Which Android Phones Still Have Native Owner Info (2026)
Support varies by manufacturer skin, not just Android version. Tested on current flagship releases:
Where "partial" support exists, character limits (~40–60 chars) are not enough for useful return information. Name + alternate phone + email is typically 80–120 characters. The lock screen message is best treated as a fallback, not a replacement.
Method 1: Native Android Setting (Android 12 and earlier)
Built-in Owner Info
If your phone runs Android 12 or older:
- Open Settings
- Tap Security (or Security & lock screen)
- Look for Owner info or Lock screen message
- Enter your name, alternate phone number, and email address
- Lock your phone and verify the info appears
Samsung (One UI): Settings → Lock screen → Contact information
Method 2: FINDERR Emergency Wallpaper (Android 13, 14 — all versions)
FINDERR App — Emergency Wallpaper with QR Code
FINDERR was built specifically because Android 13 removed the native lockscreen info option. It works differently: instead of a text overlay, it sets your lockscreen wallpaper to display your contact information — visible without unlocking the phone.
How to set it up (5 minutes):
- Install FINDERR from Google Play (free)
- Open the app and complete the emergency contact setup
- Enter the contact info you want displayed: name, alternate phone, email
- Tap Activate Emergency Mode
- Your lockscreen now shows your contact info + a scannable QR code
Lock Screen Message (Android 13+ partial workaround)
Some Android 13 devices still allow a short lock screen message under Settings → Display → Lock screen → Add text on lock screen. This varies by manufacturer.
Limitations: typically 40–60 characters max (not enough for useful contact info), not available on all devices, no QR code capability.
Display contact info on your lockscreen — free
FINDERR works on Android 8 through 14. Takes 2 minutes to set up. Core features are free: emergency wallpaper, QR contact code, SMS activation.
Set Up FINDERR — FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Why was owner info removed from Android?
Google removed the "owner info on lockscreen" feature in Android 13 (released 2022). No official reason was given. The feature existed for years and was commonly used to display return-if-found information. Its removal left a gap that third-party apps like FINDERR now fill.
What information should I put on my lockscreen?
At minimum: your name, an alternate phone number (not your own phone's number — useless if the SIM is removed), and an email address. Optionally: a reward offer. Do not include your home address or anything sensitive. The goal is to help a good samaritan return the phone, not to expose private information.
Is FINDERR free to use for this?
Yes. The emergency wallpaper and QR code features are free. No account required for basic setup. Premium features (web dashboard, remote activation) require a subscription — but showing contact info on your lockscreen is entirely free.
Does the QR code work when the phone is locked?
Yes. The QR code is part of the wallpaper image — it's visible and scannable from any camera app without unlocking the phone. The person who finds your phone scans it, reaches a contact page, and can message you directly.
My Samsung phone updated and the Contact information option is gone — why?
Samsung removed the "Contact information" option from the Lock screen settings in One UI 6 (shipped with Android 14). Older Samsung devices running One UI 5 or earlier may still have it at Settings → Lock screen → Contact information. After One UI 6, it's gone. FINDERR is the current alternative for Samsung devices on Android 13 and 14.
Can I show contact info on an iPhone lockscreen?
iPhones still support Medical ID and emergency contacts via Settings → Health → Medical ID, which is accessible from the lockscreen. For full contact display (not just emergency info), options are more limited on iOS than Android.