We are continuing our project on the security of an Honor 20s. You will certainly understand it if you are ever used to our content, we want to give you all the means to secure your device. Indeed, the personal data it stores are sometimes sensitive and we do not want them to be accessible by just anyone. So, today we have prepared a little tutorial to explain to you how to lock applications on your Honor 20s?
In this context, we will first see what is the point of blocking access to applications on your Honor 20s, then, two third-party applications that can give you the option of locking access to all the applications you want. This way you will have peace of mind, even if you leave your smartphone unattended.
What is the point of locking an application on Honor 20s?
Even though most people set up a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock the screen of their Honor 20s, this is unfortunately not always enough. And, whether at work, or at home, it is possible that you let your smartphone unlock and someone around you grab it and take a moment of inattention to dig into your smartphone and access it. to the content of certain applications.
In the event that you take the step to block access to certain apps that you consider sensitive, you will add additional security and whether your Honor 20s is unlocked or not, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to access it. your personal data.
How to lock access to one or more applications on Honor 20s?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, and we will show you two different techniques for block access to applications on your Honor 20s. Unfortunately this functionality is not integrated natively, except on some specific apps. But in general, you will need to install a specific application that will improve the security of your smartphone. We are going to 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 useful because its applications are very compact, no need to bother with the memory of your smartphone, even if it is very easy to use. 'insert a memory card into an Honor 20s. Basically, this is the app Protect your applications , they made it simple yet effective, as its name suggests, its only objective is to lock access to the applications of your Honor 20s 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
- Set an application access password on your Honor 20s
Lock access to one or more applications on your Honor 20s using AppLock
Finally, second option, 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 truly complete application to ensure maximum security and ensure that no one will be able to harm you by using your Honor 20s.
Although it takes a little more space for the memory of your device, it remains an application that will not interfere with the operation of your smartphone. We recommend it if you ever want to have a more user-friendly, customizable, more complete application, AppLock is made for you:
- Download and install AppLock on your Honor 20s
- Grant the necessary rights to the application so that it can function properly
- Define 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 are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Honor 20s, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Honor 20s.
