Can You Lock Individual Apps on Android?

App Lock, free in the Android Market, allows you to set a lock code or pattern on an app-by-app basis, preventing unwanted access to any app you deem private. Setting up and using App Lock is a breeze. After installing and opening the app for the first time, you’ll be asked to set a lock code.

How do you lock certain apps on Android?

To lock an app, simply locate the app in the Main Lock tab, and then tap the lock icon associated with that particular app. Once they’re added, those apps will require the locking password in order to open.

Is there a way to lock individual apps?

You can lock with a passcode, a PIN, a whole password or even your fingerprint or iris. To put apps in a Secure Folder on your Samsung Android phone: Go to Settings and select “Biometrics and security.” Tap on “Secure Folder,” then “Lock type.”