Locking your Voopoo Drag stops it firing by accident in your pocket, yet if you do not know the button combination it can leave you puzzled when it will not vape. On most Voopoo Drag devices you lock and unlock by pressing the fire button and the up button together, which disables firing and wattage adjustment, while some models lock with three clicks of the fire button and the newest Drags use a touch or switch based lock, so check your model if the standard method does not work. Here is how.

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What locking does

The lock feature is a simple safety function. When your Voopoo Drag is locked, the fire button is disabled, so the device will not fire and the wattage cannot be changed, though it stays powered on. The point is to stop the fire button being pressed by accident while the device sits in your pocket or bag, which would otherwise waste battery, burn the coil and could even be a minor hazard. So locking is not the same as turning the device off, it simply freezes it safely while remaining ready to use the moment you unlock it. A lock icon usually appears on the screen to show the current state.

The standard method

On most Voopoo Drag devices, including the popular Drag S, Drag X and Drag X Pro, locking and unlocking is done the same way: press the fire button and the up button together at the same time. Do this once to lock the device, where the screen shows a closed padlock, then do it again to unlock, with the padlock opening. That is all there is to it for the majority of button operated Drags. If your device will not fire and you are sure it is charged and switched on, this is the first thing to try, since an accidental lock is one of the most common reasons a Drag seems dead.

Other lock methods

Because the Drag range has evolved over many models, a few use different methods, so it is worth knowing the variations. On some Drag mods, three quick clicks of the fire button lock the device rather than switching modes, depending on the menu setting. The Drag 4 and certain others have a physical lock switch or slider that you can set in the menu to lock the buttons, fully lock the device, even using it to act as an on and off switch. The newest Drags, like the Drag 6, S3 and X3, use a capacitive touch fire button, where you touch to unlock then release to lock by default, which can be changed to a double tap in the menu.

If the standard method fails

If pressing fire and up together does not lock or unlock your Drag, do not worry, since your model likely uses one of the other methods above. First make sure the device is actually switched on, by pressing the fire button five times, as a device that is off will not respond to the lock combination. Then check the screen for a padlock icon to see the current state. If you are still unsure, the user manual that came with your specific Drag is the definitive guide, since it lists the exact button combination for your model. Checking the manual takes a moment then removes any guesswork.

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When to lock your Drag

It is a good habit to lock your Drag whenever you put it away. Locking it before it goes in a pocket, bag or glovebox prevents the fire button being pressed against keys, phones or other items, which stops the coil firing uselessly, draining the battery and getting hot. This protects both the device and your coil, then saves you finding a flat, warm vape later. Many people lock their Drag automatically as part of putting it down, much like locking a phone screen. With practice, locking and unlocking becomes a quick, automatic action you barely think about. If your Drag still will not fire after unlocking, our guide on why a Voopoo kit is not firing covers the other causes.

The bottom line

Locking and unlocking a Voopoo Drag is quick once you know your model. On most Drags you press the fire button and the up button together to lock or unlock, with a padlock icon showing the state. Some models use three clicks of the fire button, the Drag 4 has a physical lock switch, while the newest Drags use a touch based fire button. If the standard method does not work, check your manual for the exact combination. Lock your Drag whenever you put it away, then enjoy a safe, accident free vape.

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