The padlock symbol means the web page you are visiting is secure. For extra peace of mind please ensure that the web address that appears in the internet bar starts with "https://", as this confirms you are on a secure web page.

Does a padlock mean a website is safe?

When you go to a site that has a padlock icon next to the site name, it means the site is secured with a digital certificate. This means that any information sent between your browser and the website is sent securely, and can't be intercepted and read by someone else while the information is in transit.

What does the lock symbol mean on Android?

What it does is allow you to not have your phone lock when connected to a trusted Bluetooth device. The lock appears when your screen could lock, and an open lock appears when connected to a trusted device. I'm guessing if you turn the feature off altogether the icon will go away. Hope that helps. 1 Like.