Restricting access to your applications on Android – Hypertext

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The privacy is one of those issues most popular in this days. Why? Because since we live in an interconnected world in which audio, video and image is shared through various channels, any time of the day, each time is more likely to remain vulnerable our data .

However all is not lost, did you know that in addition to locking the screen of your mobile phone can provide extra security to block access to certain applications ? In Android there are many options for protecting our privacy, some of which consist precisely in restricting access to your applications the same way that you restrict access to your phone with a code or unlock pattern. Thus, in case of theft, loss or loan (children or relatives), your data will remain completely safe

HexLock

HexLock is an excellent blocker applications that also has a Material Design interface that allows you to block applications, emails, photos and text messages . With HexLock you can create up to six custom profiles for use according to the situation or the place where you are, for example it works well as parental control. The block is performed by a figure or a PIN code.

LocX

To protect your phone, LocX you can lock your applications only like, adding personalized features such as locking wallpapers, to fit your taste. Besides its function Photo Vault to hide and encrypt your photos to keep them safe. Besides lightweight (it occupies half of memory occupying others) and functional, is free and free of advertising

Lockdown

With lots of screens and themes for personalizing your phone, Lockdown You can customize not only applications but also photos and videos . It features modern design and fabulous animations. You can select between three modes of password. Lock pattern, Classic Lock Calculator

AppLock

AppLock is so complete that can block SMS, contacts, Gmail, Facebook, Gallery Shop, applications, settings, and any application that calls you choose messages. Among its features are: lock password or pattern; photo vault; video vault; background customization; creating user profiles; edition lock; automatic lock after a certain time; and automatic locking in a certain position. Best of AppLock is that low memory consumption and helps save battery .

LEO Privacy Guard

Forget your girlfriend or boyfriend or check your messages calls; your parents check your Facebook posts; o your coworkers accidentally see your pictures or videos private; with LEO Privacy Guard you can rest easy, because with just one touch you block all your applications . Use masks to cover your applications, receive security alerts phone, uninstall unwanted applications and performs backups. With LEO Privacy Guard, guard your data plan and easily control the use of your cell phone battery

Super AppLock

Use Super AppLock to hide photos, hide video, block incoming calls , hide contacts, protect the safety of mail mail and text messages, hidden files and protect games and applications. Totally free of charge and free of advertising.

App Defender

App Defender you can help protect your privacy easily. With a single access code restricts access to applications so that other people can not get information about your browsing history or the content of your emails. But unlike the passcode own mobile phone, Defender App can also set a different password for each application you set . When a code is entered incorrectly for 5 times, the application can take a picture to let you know who the intruder.