We are continuing our project on the security of a Google Pixel 7. You will certainly have understood this if you are used to our content, we want to give you all the solutions to secure your device. Indeed, the personal data it stores are at times sensitive and we do not want them to be accessible by anyone. Therefore, we have concocted an article today to show you how to lock applications on your Google Pixel 7?
In this context, we will see first of all, what is the benefit of blocking access to applications on your Google Pixel 7, and then, two specific applications which can give you the possibility of locking access to all applications that you wish. So you'll have peace of mind, even if you leave your phone unattended.
What is the purpose of locking an app on Google Pixel 7?
Even though most people set a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock the screen of their Google Pixel 7, this is not necessarily enough. And, whether at work, or at home, it is possible that you leave your phone unlocked and that someone around you picks it up and takes advantage of a moment of inattention to rummage through your phone and access the content of some apps.
In the event that you have made the decision to block access to certain apps that you consider sensitive, you will add additional security and whether your Google Pixel 7 is unlocked or not, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to access it. access your personal data.
How to lock access to one or more apps on Google Pixel 7?
We now move on to the tutorial part of this tutorial, and we reveal two distinct methods to block access to applications on your Google Pixel 7. Unfortunately this function is not natively integrated, except on certain specific apps. But generally, you will need to install a specific application that will increase the security of your phone. We are going to reveal to you the two choices that seem to us the most relevant.
Block access to certain applications with SoftWego
First technique, you can use the application of a software suite which is very useful because its applications weigh only a few megabytes, no need to bother with the memory of your phone, even if it is very simple toinsert a memory card into a Google Pixel 7. In other words, this is the application Protect your applications , they made it simple yet effective, as the name suggests, its only goal is to lock access to your Google Pixel 7's applications with a password. Now all you need to do is:
- Download and install the app
- Open it and give it the necessary rights
- Choose from the list of applications all those you want to block
- Choose a password to access the applications of your Google Pixel 7
Lock access to one or more apps on your Google Pixel 7 using AppLock
Finally, a second alternative, which this time is a little more complete and will also allow you to protect certain other elements such as functions of writing SMS, calls, uninstalling applications, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth … A really complete application to guarantee you optimal security and ensure that no one can harm you by wanting to use your Google Pixel 7.
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 need a more user-friendly, customizable, more complete application AppLock is made for you:
- Download and install AppLock on your Google Pixel 7
- Give the essential access to the application so that it can function correctly
- Define 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
If you want as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Google Pixel 7, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 7.
