topic Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock in Mobile Apps & Services

Can anyone recommend a good app lock

MummaB — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:48:13 GMT

Anyone know of a good app/file lock that doesn't chomp through your battery usage or keep crashing?

Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock

Faluck9 — Sat, 14 May 2022 20:19:39 GMT

I use samsungs secure folder, its propriety and works pretty well for images, videos, documents, audio but not sure about individual apps

Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock

AndrewL — Sun, 15 May 2022 11:31:37 GMT

@MummaB: Secure Folder is the perfect place to store photos, videos, files, apps and data that you want to keep private. If you'd like to find out more, then please check out the link below.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-secure-folder-and-how-do-i-use-it/

Re: Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock

MummaB — Sun, 15 May 2022 11:54:56 GMT

I've looked at this before but I don't want to have to move everything into it, I just want an app lock that will stop the kids from opening certain apps when they're playing on my phone (socials, emails, certain games etc).
Have used Kaspersky in the past for eg. This was perfect but kept crashing after a while and delayed password requests. *Also Russian 🤨

Re: Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock

MummaB — Sun, 15 May 2022 12:27:00 GMT

Thanks looks good!

Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock

Christoff73 — Sun, 15 May 2022 14:01:03 GMT

MummaB as mentioned in some of the earlier replies, I use Samsung Secure Folder, but have looked at some of the app locks in the linked article below, article is roughly a year old but the apps noted in it should be available to try.

https://www.androidauthority.com/best-applocks-privacy-lock-apps-android-750699/

Re: Can anyone recommend a good app lock

AndrewL — Sun, 15 May 2022 14:02:49 GMT

@MummaB: I understand. In this instance I'd recommend moving any apps that you don't want your kids to access into the Secure Folder. You might also wish to check out Settings > Digital Wellbeing and parental controls > Parental controls, to add further restrictions. I hope this helps.