Even laptops, which were once the cutting edge, have been replaced by casual users only want to browse the Internet or chat with their friends out in public, ie most people. With the rise of the smartphone the market has adapted suitably. Many apps are now being developed exclusively for mobile devices and even programs which were once exclusive for computers are now available for smartphones and tablets. Progress in smartphone tech and software has created all kinds of new apps like banking programs, email services, instant messengers, crypto wallets, note-taking apps and all kinds of other tools that have a plethora of uses.
There has also been a boom of anti-malware and hacker software to keep your personal information safe from malicious third parties. With the increase in smartphone usage naturally comes an increase in interest from hackers. This is why you shouldn't slack on your smartphone's defenses. You have an anti-virus program installed on your computer, don't you? And you probably use it less than you do your phone.
Keep in mind that certain apps have private data of yours that you wouldn't want to share with anyone. Locking your smartphone with PIN codes, patterns, passwords, or biometric methods isn't enough, that's just the bare minimum of what you should have and in many cases, it's just not sufficient.
If you want to be sure your information doesn't get stolen you need to learn how to lock individual apps too. We'll look through which apps are the most crucial in this article as well as the best ways to protect them.
The following list is comprised of apps that you should consider protecting with the appropriate methods. Unfortunately, Android OS does not have any native app-locking functionality at this point. It's surprising that Google would let something so simple slip them by but maybe they'll add it in the future. However, original equipment manufacturer like OnePlus, Huawei, Xiaomi and Vivo have developed app-locks incorporated into the Settings menu of their respective smartphones through their own adapted Android operating systems.
To see if your smartphone comes with a native app lock feature, you can either examine the phone's user manual, check it through Google search, or make your way through your smartphone's Settings menu check under Security, or Privacy, or Apps depending on the model to find the app lock tool.
Also, certain OEMs will add third-party app-lock apps to their devices straight by default. Like Infinix Mobility, which pre-installs a third-party program named "Phone Master" that lets users clean junks, boost phone performance, manage information and, of course, lock apps. However, if your Android device doesn't come with an inbuilt app-lock tool integrated into the Settings menu, or as pre-installed third-party software you can try out the methods below. The Google Play Store is filled to the brim with tons of useful and sometimes not so useful third-party apps.
Some of these apps will allow you to lock both your phone's system and your installed programs regardless of your phone's brand, model, or operating system. Andrew T. Orlando S. Gondar Orlando S. Gondar 1 1 1 bronze badge. Guest account is the best method. If your phone does not support guest user account feature: Then probably check XDA developers - find model number of your phone-root it- Install the stock Android - then you should get a lot of options that are better than factory installed ROM.
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Related 1. Hot Network Questions. Question feed. Accept all cookies Customize settings. You can choose how often you want to enter your password when you buy items including in-app purchases from the App Store and iTunes Store:.
If you don't want to enter a password when you download free items, follow the steps below and turn off password protection for free items. If you're using a PC, open iTunes. From the top of the iTunes window, choose Edit, then choose Preferences. Click the Store tab. Then select the settings that you want for purchases and free downloads. You can't completely turn off password protection for paid items on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer.
On Apple TV, you can turn off password protection for both free and paid items. If you use Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy to control what kids buy. When a child asks to buy an item or download a free item, the family organizer can approve or decline the request.
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