We continue our series of articles on the security of a Google Pixel 4 XL. You will probably have understood it in the event that you are a regular on our blog, we would like to present to you all the means to secure your phone. In fact, the personal data it records are sometimes sensitive and we don't want them to fall into everyone's hands. As a result, today we have put together an article to show you how to lock applications on your Google Pixel 4 XL?
To do this, we will first find out what is the point of blocking access to applications on your Google Pixel 4 XL, then, two specific applications that can allow you to lock access to all applications. that you want. This will give you peace of mind, even if you leave your phone unattended.
What is the point of locking an app on Google Pixel 4 XL?
Although the majority of people set up a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock their Google Pixel 4 XL screen, this is not necessarily sufficient. And, whether it's at work, or at home, there may be times when you let your phone unlock and someone around you pick it up and take a moment of inattention to rummage through your phone and access content on it. some applications.
If you take the step to block access to certain apps that you consider sensitive, you will add additional security and whether your Google Pixel 4 XL is unlocked or not, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to access. to your personal data.
How to lock access to one or more applications on Google Pixel 4 XL?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, and we will show you two distinct methods to block access to applications on your Google Pixel 4 XL. However, this function is not integrated natively, except on certain very specific apps. But in most cases, you will need to install a specific application that will increase the security of your device. We will show you the two choices that we think are the most relevant.
Block access to certain applications using SoftWego
First technique, you can use the application of a software suite which is very easy to use because its applications weigh only a few megabytes, no need to bother with the memory of your phone, even if it is very easy to use. 'insert a memory card into a Google Pixel 4 XL. Basically, this is the app Protect your applications , they made it simple yet effective, as the name suggests, its sole purpose is to lock access to the applications of your Google Pixel 4 XL with a password. You just need:
- Download and install the app
- Open it and give it the required rights
- Choose from the list of applications all those you want to block
- Choose an application access password for your Google Pixel 4 XL
Lock access to one or more applications on your Google Pixel 4 XL with AppLock
Finally, second alternative, which this time is a little more global 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 ensure that no one will be able to harm you by using your Google Pixel 4 XL.
Although it takes a little more space for the memory of your device, it is still an application that will not interfere with the operation of your phone. 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 Google Pixel 4 XL
- Grant essential access to the application so that it can function properly
- Choose 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
If you want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Google Pixel 4 XL, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 4 XL.
