We continue our project on the security of a HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. You will probably have understood it if you are used to the site, we want to provide you with all the solutions to secure your smartphone. In fact, 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 teach you how to lock applications on your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite?
In this context, we will first present to you why it is interesting to block access to applications on your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite, and then, two third-party applications which will allow you to lock access to all applications you want. This way you will be at ease, even if you leave your smartphone unattended.
What is the purpose of locking an application on HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite?
Even though most people set a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock the screen of their HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite, this is unfortunately not always enough. And, whether at work, or at home, it may happen that you let your smartphone unlock and someone around you picks it up and takes advantage of a moment of inattention to search your smartphone and access the content. of some applications.
If you take care to block access to certain apps that you think are sensitive, you will add additional security and whether your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite is unlocked or not, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to access your devices. applications and what they contain.
How to lock access to one or more applications on HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, and we will show you two different methods to block access to applications on your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. However, this function is not integrated natively, except on certain specific apps. But in general, 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 using SoftWego
First technique, you can use the application of a software suite which is very practical because its applications weigh only a few megabytes, no need to take your head with the memory of your smartphone, even if it is very simple ofinsert a memory card into a HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. 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 the applications of your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite with a password. You just need to:
- 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 for accessing the applications of your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite
Lock access to one or more applications of your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite with AppLock
Finally, a 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 … An application therefore really complete to ensure optimal security and to be sure that no one can harm you by wanting to use your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite.
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 need a more user-friendly, customizable, more complete application AppLock is made for you:
- Download and install AppLock on your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite
- Grant the essential access to the application so that it can function properly
- 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 are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Mate 20 Lite.
