We are continuing our project on the security of an Asus ZenFone 3. You will probably have understood it in the event that you are used to the site, we want to provide you with all the solutions to secure your device. Indeed, the personal data it records are sometimes sensitive and we do not want them to fall into everyone's hands. So, today we have put together an article to show you how to lock applications on your Asus ZenFone 3?
To do this, we will first see what is the point of blocking access to applications on your Asus ZenFone 3, then two third-party applications that will give you the possibility of locking access to all the applications that you have you wish. This will give you peace of mind, even if you leave your smartphone unattended.
What is the purpose of locking an application on Asus ZenFone 3?
Although the majority of people set a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock the screen of their Asus ZenFone 3, this is unfortunately not always enough. And, whether at work, or at home, it sometimes happens that you let your smartphone unlock and someone around you grab it and take advantage of a moment of inattention to dig into your smartphone and access it. the content of certain applications.
If you take care to block access to certain apps that you think are sensitive, you will add additional security and whether or not your Asus ZenFone 3 is unlocked, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to access your data. personal.
How to lock access to one or more applications on Asus ZenFone 3?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, and we reveal two different methods to block access to applications on your Asus ZenFone 3. Unfortunately this functionality is not available on Android, except on some very specific apps. But in most cases, you will need to install a dedicated application that will improve the security of your device. We will reveal to you the two that we prefer.
Block access to certain applications through SoftWego
First technique, you can use the application of a software suite which is very useful due to the fact that its applications weigh only a few megabytes, no need to bother you with the memory of your smartphone, although it is very simple ofinsert a memory card into an Asus ZenFone 3. To put it simply, this is the application Protect your applications , they made it simple nevertheless, effective, as the name suggests, its only objective is to lock access to the applications of your Asus ZenFone 3 with a password. You just need:
- Download and install the app
- Open it and give it the requested rights
- Choose from the list of applications all those you want to block
- Set a password for accessing the applications of your Asus ZenFone 3
Lock access to one or more applications on your Asus ZenFone 3 using AppLock
Finally, second option, which this time is a little more complete and will also give you the possibility to protect certain other elements such as functions of writing SMS, calls, uninstalling applications, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth … A truly complete application to ensure optimal security and to be sure that no one can harm you by using your Asus ZenFone 3.
Although it is a little heavier, it remains an application that will not interfere with the operation of your smartphone. We recommend it to you in the event that you need a more pleasant to use, customizable, more complete application AppLock is made for you:
- Download and install AppLock on your Asus ZenFone 3
- Give the essential access to the application so that it can function correctly
- Set a password or fingerprint as an access key to your locked content
- Define all the content you want to block access in the different categories of the application
If you ever want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Asus ZenFone 3, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Asus ZenFone 3.
