Turn on 'app pinning' before letting someone else use your Android

If you're an Android user, you should enable app pinning to keep others from snooping around your device. This feature keeps the user in the pinned app until you enter your PIN, pattern, or password. ...
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Android app pinning is the most useful semi-secret feature out there

Google introduced the app pinning feature to Android back in 2014's Lollipop release. For years, I've kept the feature enabled as an added security measure. App pinning is disabled by default -- ...
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How to lock apps on Android (and why you should)

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...
Android Authority

Android 14 takes idea from One UI, but makes it better

Android 14 is adding a quality-of-life feature for lock screen PIN users. The new feature is an auto-confirm unlock option. The feature can be toggled on or off. Google has released the second ...
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Android 14 feature to prevent your PIN from ending up in the wrong hands

Google has just rolled out the second beta for Android 13 QPR3, slated to release in June. While the update might not bring a slew of new features and enhancements, it will focus on fixing bugs and ...
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Android 13 QPR3 Beta: ‘Enhanced PIN privacy’ keeps your phone safe from onlookers

With the latest preview build of what will eventually be the June Pixel Feature Drop, Android 13 QPR3 introduces a new “Enhanced PIN privacy” toggle that works to keep your PIN safer from anyone who ...