We are continuing our project on the security of an Echo. You will probably have understood it in the event that you are used to the site, we would like to present you with all the means to secure your device. Indeed, the personal data it records are sometimes sensitive and we do not want them to be accessible by just anyone. Therefore, today we have concocted an article to teach you how to lock apps on your Echo?
To do this, we will first see what is the point of blocking access to applications on your Echo, then two third-party applications that can allow you to lock access to all the applications you want. This will give you confidence even if you leave your phone unattended.
What is the point of locking an app on Echo?
Even though the vast majority of people configure a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock their Echo's screen, unfortunately this is not always enough. And, whether it's at work, or at home, it's possible that you will let your phone unlock and someone around you will pick it up and take a moment of inattention to rummage through your phone and access content on it. some applications.
In the event that you take care to block access to certain apps that you consider sensitive, you will add additional security and whether or not your Echo is unlocked, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to access your applications and what they contain.
How to lock access to one or more apps on Echo?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, and we will show you two distinct techniques to block access to applications from your Echo. Unfortunately this functionality is not integrated natively, except on some specific apps. But generally, you will need to install a specific application that will improve the security of your phone. We will show you the two that we prefer.
Block access to certain applications with SoftWego
First solution, you can use the application of a software suite which is very easy to use due to the fact that its applications are very compact, no need to worry about your head with the memory of your phone, even if it is very simple toinsert a memory card into an Echo. Basically, this is the app Protect your applications , they made it simple but effective, as the name suggests, its only goal is to lock access to your Echo's applications with a password. Now all you need to do is:
- Download and install the app
- Open it and grant it the required rights
- Choose from the list of applications all those you want to block
- Choose a password to access your Echo's applications
Lock access to one or more apps on your Echo using AppLock
Finally, second solution, 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 maximum security and to be sure that no one will be able to harm you by wanting to use your Echo.
Although it is a little heavier, it remains an application that will not interfere with the operation of your phone. We recommend it to you in the event that you want to have an application more pleasant to use, customizable, more complete AppLock is made for you:
- Download and install AppLock on your Echo
- Grant the necessary rights to the application so that it can function correctly
- Set a password or fingerprint as an access key to your locked content
- Select all the content you want to block access from the different categories of the application
In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Echo, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Echo.
