When a screen lock alone isn’t enough
When you hand your phone to a family member or friend for a moment, locking sensitive apps like a banking app or messenger separately lets you share the device more safely.
Remember to update your screen lock password too
It is also worth checking out how to change your screen lock password periodically for stronger overall security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I forget how to unlock a locked app?
App locks usually use the same authentication method as your screen lock (password, fingerprint, etc.), so as long as you remember how to unlock the device itself, you should be fine.
If I lock an app, are the notification previews still visible?
Some devices offer a setting to hide preview content in notifications, which keeps the content of a locked app’s alerts from showing on the lock screen.