Install NSFW Locker on Android.

Download the APK, then follow the steps below in order.

Download NSFW Locker

Official signed APK for Android 11 or later.

Download APK
Before you start

Samsung Auto Blocker and Google Play Protect can block APK installation. If either one stops the install, disable it temporarily, install NSFW Locker, then turn it back on.

1. Open the downloaded APK

Open NSFWLocker from your Downloads folder and tap Install.

Android package installer asking to install NSFW Locker

2. If Samsung Auto Blocker stops the install

Samsung may show Unknown app blocked. Tap OK, then open the security settings shown in the message.

Samsung Auto Blocker warning while installing NSFW Locker

3. Temporarily turn off Auto Blocker

Open Settings, then Security and privacy, then Auto Blocker. Turn it off long enough to install the APK.

Samsung Security and privacy settings showing Auto Blocker

4. Complete the Play Protect prompt

Play Protect may also stop the APK. Tap Install anyway when Android offers it. If your phone does not offer that option, temporarily pause Play Protect for the installation. Turn Play Protect and Auto Blocker back on after NSFW Locker is installed.

Google Play Protect warning with Install anyway option

5. Start the trial or enter your licence

Open NSFW Locker. Start the 24 hour free trial or enter a lifetime licence key if you already bought one.

NSFW Locker activation screen with free trial and lifetime licence

6. Turn on screen protection

Enable AI Screen Scanning, then tap Enable under Accessibility Access.

NSFW Locker protection screen with screen scanning and Accessibility

7. Choose the tamper protection you want

Protect Android Settings can block access to Settings. Uninstall Protection adds another removal step. These controls are optional.

NSFW Locker tamper protection settings

8. Allow restricted settings

Open NSFW Locker in Android App info. Open the menu and choose Allow restricted settings. This must be allowed before Android will let you enable the Accessibility service.

Android App info showing Allow restricted settings for NSFW Locker

9. Open the Accessibility service

In Accessibility, open NSFWLocker Screen Protection and switch the service on.

Android Accessibility screen for NSFWLocker Screen Protection

10. Approve Accessibility

Android will explain what the service can do. Tap Allow to enable NSFW Locker screen protection.

Android Accessibility permission dialog for NSFW Locker

11. Optional uninstall protection

If you enable Uninstall Protection, Android will open the Device Admin screen. Tap Activate if you want this extra removal step.

Android Device Admin activation screen for NSFW Locker

12. Settings protection example

When Android Settings protection is enabled, NSFW Locker can show this screen instead of allowing Settings to open.

NSFW Locker Settings Locked screen

13. Set a lock duration

Lock Protection lets you choose how long screen protection must stay enabled.

NSFW Locker Lock Protection duration choices

14. What happens when content is blocked

When NSFW Locker detects explicit content, it shows the block screen and adds a strike. Repeated detections can trigger a temporary app block.

NSFW Locker Content Blocked screen showing a strike
After installation

Turn Auto Blocker and Play Protect back on. On Samsung phones, if battery management interrupts protection, add NSFW Locker to Never sleeping apps.

Keep NSFW Locker after the trial

The Android lifetime licence costs £35 for one device and includes lifetime updates.

Buy the lifetime licence
Need help?

Email support@nsfwlocker.com with your phone model, Android version and a screenshot of the step you are stuck on.