Apps privacy

[acsurfer]

Hello,
If I let someone use my phone for a while (e.g. make a phone call), how can I prevent the person from reading messages e.g. whatsapp, sms, notes? Is there something like adding a password/fingerprint to apps before it can be opened, or maybe show another screen that do not have whatsapp, sms, notes app?
Thanks.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Which phone do you have?

 

[acsurfer]

Samsung galaxy note 8

 

[B. Diddy]

You could use the Pin Windows feature to allow usage of only a certain app when handing the phone to someone else: https://www.devicesfaq.com/en/pin-screen/samsung-galaxy-note8

 

[acsurfer]

You could use the Pin Windows feature to allow usage of only a certain app when handing the phone to someone else: https://www.devicesfaq.com/en/pin-screen/samsung-galaxy-note8

Good but it works for some apps only. Unable to use pin windows if the user wants to make a call. I tried and I have to disable pin windows before making a call.

5- Fifth step screenshot

5- Fifth step it says calling and messaging are blocked.

 

[B. Diddy]

Hmm. I haven't tested this, but you could try changing the Screen Timeout interval to the shortest possible (probably 15 seconds), and then change the Screen Lock interval to Immediately (i.e., lock the screen immediately when the screen times out). If the person is on the phone for more than 15 seconds, I think the rest of the phone would then lock.

 

[Thomas_George]

If you just let him/her make a phone call, you can help him/her dial the phone, and then lock the screen.

Otherwise, check whether your phone has the same feature(screenshot as below) as my mobile phone.

 

[acsurfer]

If you just let him/her make a phone call, you can help him/her dial the phone, and then lock the screen.

Otherwise, check whether your phone has the same feature(screenshot as below) as my mobile phone.
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What phone are you using?

Is there any app that works like Second space?

No Second space function in my Samsung galaxy note 8

 

[mustang7757]

You can try secure folder , not sure if it was available on Note 8

 

[Thomas_George]

What phone are you using?

Is there any app that works like Second space?

No Second space function in my Samsung galaxy note 8

Xiaomi 12 Pro.

 

[mustang7757]

Xiaomi 12 Pro.

One plus 7 pro had these features also fingerprint can lock gallery, files etc..

 

[Thomas_George]

You can also check whether your Android phone supports the feature of multiple users and guest profile.
https://mashtips.com/multiple-users-and-work-profile-on-android/