Go to Settings and select “Biometrics and security.” Tap on “Secure Folder,” then “Lock type.” Choose between Pattern, PIN, Password or a biometric option like fingerprint or iris, and create that password. Go to your app drawer and tap “Secure Folder.” Tap “Add apps.”

How do you lock certain apps on Android?

Select the yellow lock icon in the upper-right corner, then select the lock next to the apps you wish to passcode protect. Select the yellow lock whenever you want to enable or disable the app lock. Once apps are locked, only the passcode you created earlier will grant access.

Is there an app to lock apps on Android?

AppLock is another one of the better applocks on Android. Like you’ll see, it can lock pretty much any app on your phone. … You’ll also get theming, the ability to replace the icon so you can hide the app, lock frequency, and more. It’ll even take a picture of people who don’t put the password in right.