Provided are an operation control method for a touchscreen terminal and a mobile terminal. The method includes: a mobile terminal entering into an operation type locked state under a specified condition; and after detecting a specified type of operation, the mobile terminal prohibiting any response to the specified type of operation. With the embodiments of the present document, it is to enable the user, when using the mobile terminal, to not only obtain the same effect of preventing incorrect touch or operation as that of screen locking, but also not to be blocked by an unnecessary locked screen interface when needing to read the contents in the standby interface, thus simplifying the user operation, and enhancing the operation experience of the mobile terminal.