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Android: App for locking apps?

17 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/android-app-for-locking-apps.193376/

jkultimate
jkultimate Original post #1
Aug 26, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Using moto G first gen with 5.0.2 Lolipop. Currently using Lockdown Pro for locking apps. But the problem is, when locking apps like whatsapp, bank apps, the lockdown pro app asks the pattern more than one time. Even after I draw pattern and starts using it, randomly lockdown pro asks for pattern again and its quite annoying.. :(

Am looking for an app that solves the above issue and one with a trick like, it takes picture using front camera when pattern is entered wrong 3 times..?

Suggest paid apps too if its not too much, a dollar or two will not be a problem..!

Is there any app?
Zangetsu
Aug 26, 2015 at 2:06 PM
^^Which ROM are u using?

in CM there is a default option of hiding apps and also u can try xposed for doing the same.
$hadow
$hadow #3
Aug 26, 2015 at 2:15 PM
Use cm lock antivirus and lock sceen. That app is pretty decent in terms of features.
TechnoBOY
Aug 26, 2015 at 2:33 PM
Why don't you ask this question in this thread? *www.digit.in/forum/mobile-apps/193220-there-app-ask-us.html
A
Aug 26, 2015 at 2:53 PM
use smartapplock i am using it.
*play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.smartlock

I was using Do mobile app lock before but it had problems...It use to block frequently
Smart App lock is just awesome.It has pin,password,pattern lock and you can set timeout feature which is great.Suppose i want app to remain unlock for 15 minutes session.

Just try
jkultimate
Aug 26, 2015 at 8:11 PM
^^Which ROM are u using?

in CM there is a default option of hiding apps and also u can try xposed for doing the same.

Am using stock Motorola ROM. Not rooted yet.

Use cm lock antivirus and lock sceen. That app is pretty decent in terms of features.

Hmm will try

Why don't you ask this question in this thread? *www.digit.in/forum/mobile-apps/193220-there-app-ask-us.html

I didn't saw it. :D

use smartapplock i am using it.
*play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.smartlock

I was using Do mobile app lock before but it had problems...It use to block frequently
Smart App lock is just awesome.It has pin,password,pattern lock and you can set timeout feature which is great.Suppose i want app to remain unlock for 15 minutes session.

Just try

Ok bro, will try this one.
rajesh00
Sep 1, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Try the Hex lock. Also check your settings there may be built in app lock,like my Redmi 2 prime have 1 which is pretty good.
jkultimate
Sep 1, 2015 at 10:38 AM
Try the Hex lock. Also check your settings there may be built in app lock,like my Redmi 2 prime have 1 which is pretty good.


Nope, mine doesn't have one.
Tried couple of them and now sticking with NQ Vault. Going pretty good till now
R
Mar 10, 2016 at 4:50 PM
As the name recommends, AppLock gives clients the capacity to secret word secure any or all Android applications on their gadgets
deadnoun
deadnoun #10
Mar 16, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Simply type Applock. That offers vault for your gallery too.
T
Tomal #11
Mar 19, 2016 at 8:34 AM
If you search in Play Store, you will find a lot of apps. I am using HideApp, it is a free app and it works perfectly.
C
Mar 30, 2016 at 4:23 PM
There are so many app locking apps available today, check on google play.
B
May 6, 2016 at 12:59 PM
I'm using AppLock, you can try and i think you will like it
V
May 24, 2016 at 11:26 AM
I think go for LEO Privacy Guard this Applock can lock your Whatsapp, Gallery, Messenger, Contacts, Gmail, Facebook, Settings, incoming calls, SMS and any app you choose.
B
Aug 5, 2016 at 1:36 PM
I use LEO Privacy to do this. And I also used CM lock and App Lock, but the first I like best~
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #16
Aug 10, 2017 at 12:33 PM
^^ HaHa..what a Slogan
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Parijat #17
Sep 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM
I am using 360 security app to lock my apps as well as for the protection of my android from viruses and other threats.