Lock screen shortcuts on the RealMe 16 are meant to give you quick access to apps like the camera or flashlight. When they stop working, you may find yourself stuck swiping repeatedly with nothing happening. This issue is usually tied to settings, permissions, or system behavior, and it can be fixed with a few targeted checks.
Why Lock Screen Shortcuts on Your RealMe 16 Are Not Working
- Lock screen shortcuts are disabled in system settings.
- App permissions are restricted, preventing shortcuts from launching.
- Accidental touch prevention or pocket mode is interfering.
- The lock screen layout is corrupted after a software update.
- Temporary system glitches are affecting gesture detection.
Check Lock Screen Shortcut Settings
Lock screen shortcuts can be turned off without you realizing it, especially after updates or customization changes. Making sure they are enabled is the first and most important step.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen and Lock screen.
Tap Lock screen shortcuts, and then make sure both shortcuts are enabled.
Verify App Permissions for Shortcuts
Shortcuts will not work if the assigned apps do not have the required permissions. This is common with the camera or flashlight after permission changes.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, and then make sure the shortcut app has all required permissions enabled.
Turn Off Pocket Mode or Accidental Touch Protection
Pocket mode and accidental touch features are designed to prevent unwanted taps, but they can block lock screen gestures. Disabling them temporarily helps confirm whether they are causing the issue.
Open Settings, and then tap Convenience tools.
Tap Pocket mode or Accidental touch prevention, and then turn the feature off.
Restart the Phone
A restart clears temporary system glitches that may prevent lock screen gestures from registering properly. This step often fixes issues that appear without any clear cause.
Open Settings, and then tap Additional settings.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot back up.
Reset Lock Screen Settings
If shortcuts still refuse to work, resetting lock screen settings can remove hidden conflicts. This restores default behavior without affecting your personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap Home screen and Lock screen.
Tap Reset lock screen settings, and then confirm the reset.
Lock screen shortcuts on the RealMe 16 usually fail due to small configuration issues rather than hardware problems. Once settings and permissions are corrected, the shortcuts should respond instantly again.
FAQs
Why do lock screen shortcuts work sometimes but fail randomly?
This usually happens when accidental touch protection activates inconsistently or when the system limits background behavior after long uptime.
Can third party lock screen apps break shortcuts?
Yes. Custom lock screen or launcher apps can override default gestures and prevent shortcuts from launching properly.
Do lock screen shortcuts stop working after updates?
They can. Software updates may reset or change lock screen settings, which is why checking shortcut and permission options after an update is recommended.
