We continue our series of articles on the security of a XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite. You will probably have understood it if you are a regular on our blog, we would like to present you all the means to secure your phone. 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 an article to show you how to lock applications on your XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite?
In this context, we will see first of all, why is it interesting to block access to applications on your XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite, then, two specific applications which will allow you to lock access to all applications you want. This way you will be confident even if you leave your phone unattended.
What is the point of locking an application on XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite?
Even though most people set a password, pattern, or fingerprint to lock the screen of their XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite, this is unfortunately not necessarily enough. And, whether it's at work, or at home, there may be times when you let your phone unlock and someone around you picks it up and takes a moment of inattention to rummage through your phone and access content on it. some applications.
In the event that you take the step to block access to certain applications that seem sensitive to you, you will add additional security and that your XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite is unlocked or not, it will be impossible for anyone other than you to have access to your applications and what they contain.
How to lock access to one or more applications on XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite?
We will now move on to the practical part of this guide, and we will show you two different methods to block access to applications on your XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite. However, this functionality is not basic on Android, except on some very specific apps. But generally, 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 solution, you can use the application of a software suite which is very easy to use due to the fact that its applications weigh only a few megabytes, no need to bother with the memory of your phone, even if it is very easy toinsert a memory card into a XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite. If we summarize, this is the application 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 XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite using a password. All you have to do is:
- 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 XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite
Lock access to one or more applications of your XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite using AppLock
Finally, second solution, 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 optimal security and ensure that no one will be able to harm you by wanting to use your XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite.
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 XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite
- Grant the necessary rights to the application so that it can function correctly
- 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 want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: XIAOMI Mi A2 Lite.
