We are continuing our project on the security of a Sony Xperia 8. You will undoubtedly have understood it in the event that you are used to our content, we would like to present you all the solutions to secure your device. In fact, the personal data it stores are sensitive at times and we do not want them to be accessible by just anyone. As a result, today we have prepared a guide to explain how to lock applications on your Sony Xperia 8?
With this in mind, we will first see what is the point of blocking access to applications on your Sony Xperia 8, then, two third-party applications that can give you the option of locking access to all the applications you want. This will give you peace of mind, even if you leave your phone unattended.
What is the purpose of locking an application on Sony Xperia 8?
Even if the majority of people set a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock the screen of their Sony Xperia 8, however, this is not necessarily sufficient. And whether it's at work, or at home, you might just let your phone unlock and someone around you grab it and take a moment of inattention to rummage through your phone and gain access to the phone. content of some applications.
In the event that you have decided to block access to certain apps that you consider sensitive, you will add additional security and whether your Sony Xperia 8 is unlocked or not, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to have access to your personal data.
How to lock access to one or more applications on Sony Xperia 8?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, and we will show you two different techniques for block access to applications on your Sony Xperia 8. However, this functionality is not integrated natively, except on certain very specific apps. But generally, you will need to install a dedicated application which will increase the security of your mobile phone. We are going to show you the two choices that we think are the most relevant.
Block access to certain applications using SoftWego
First solution, you can use the application of a software suite which is very useful because its applications are very space-saving, no need to bother with the memory of your phone, although it is very easy toinsert a memory card into a Sony Xperia 8. In other words, this is the application Protect your applications , they made it simple but effective, as its name suggests, its only interest is to lock access to the applications of your Sony Xperia 8 with a password. You just need to:
- Download and install the app
- Open it and grant it the necessary rights
- Choose from the list of applications all those you want to block
- Choose an application access password for your Sony Xperia 8
Lock access to one or more applications on your Sony Xperia 8 using AppLock
Finally, a second alternative, which this time is a little more global and will also give you the possibility of protecting certain other elements such as functions of writing SMS, calls, uninstalling applications, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth … An application therefore really complete to guarantee you optimal security and ensure that no one will be able to harm you by wanting to use your Sony Xperia 8.
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 Sony Xperia 8
- Grant the necessary 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
In the event that you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Sony Xperia 8, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Sony Xperia 8.
