A while back, Apple came through with a built-in way to lock your apps. Whatever model of iPhone you have, as long as it’s running iOS 18, you’re good to go. This means that you can also update any previous iPhone (iPhone X or later) to iOS 18, and use Face ID or a passcode to lock your apps.
In this article, we’ll explore how you can lock apps on your iPhone 11, using Face ID or a passcode. You no longer need shortcuts or workarounds to create locks for your apps on the iPhone.
Locking apps on your iPhone offers enhanced privacy to apps that store sensitive data, like banking, messaging, and health apps. You can be protect them from unauthorized access. Also, if you’re sharing your phone with children or younger family members, app locks can help restrict access to specific apps.
In the event that your phone is ever lost or stolen, you may be thankful you locked apps. Locking apps offers another layer of security to prevent intrusions.
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Lock Apps On iPhone 11
To begin, go to your iPhone 11’s home screen or apps screen and find the app you want to lock. Then, tap and hold on the app icon until a menu appears. From the menu, select Require Face ID, if you have set up Face ID. If not, you will see the Require Passcode option.
From the window that pops up, select either Require Face ID or Require Passcode to confirm you want to lock the app. Your Face will be scanned once again to lock the app. If you chose the passcode option, then you will need to enter your passcode.
From now on, every time you open that particular app, your iPhone will require Face ID or a passcode to open it. Also, if your face isn’t available for scanning, you will be prompted to enter the passcode instead to open the app.
Repeat these steps for all the apps that you want to lock on your iPhone 11.
Face ID vs Passcode For Locking Apps
Face ID or a passcode acts as a safeguard, restricting access to apps without needing to constantly monitor their usage. This is especially useful if you have one of those sneaky friends or kids who are notorious for nosing around where they shouldn’t.
Using Face ID to lock apps also saves you the hassle of using manual input methods every single time you exit an app. This can be tiresome and frustrating. However, Face ID offers a solution without breaking a sweat.
Face ID is also quick and effortless, since you don’t need to remember any passcode, unless your face is not visible or in range.
As much as using the Face ID to lock apps is beneficial, one may change their mind. The process is reversible, therefore it can be undone in the event of a change of heart.
Finally, the most obvious benefit that is often overlooked is the reduction of risk of unauthorized access. Unlike passwords or passcodes, Face ID is harder to trick. It is highly secure and harder to bypass, therefore, only you can access your locked apps.
