To enhance privacy, some third-party iOS apps provide the option to authenticate or lock and unlock with a passcode or face unlock, even if the iPhone itself is already unlocked. This puts the app and its contents behind an extra layer of security, but not all apps offer the same feature. In this article, we will tell you a way to lock your applications on the iPhone with a password or a face print.
Until recently, Apple did not provide a way to independently lock sensitive applications such as photos, which made iPhone users dependent on Screen Time app limits alternative solution. And the good thing is, this changed recently with a new shortcut in iOS 16.4 that allows users to create an additional security layer for any application on the iPhone and lock it with a face print or a password.
Apple has added many new automatic actions to the Shortcuts application, and the required action here is Lock Screen, which allows you to lock any application you want, and unlock it by entering the iPhone's passcode or face print.
Of course, as the owner of the iPhone, you shouldn't have any difficulties accessing the app using this procedure. But it will require anyone else trying to open the app for face authentication first or entering your passcode, even if the iPhone is already unlocked. Here are the steps:
Open the Shortcuts app.
Click the Automation tab at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the + button in the top corner, then tap Create Personal.
Scroll down and tap on the App.
Make sure Is Opened is selected on the next screen, then click Choose.
Select an app from the list, then tap Done.
Click Next, then click Add Action on the next screen.
Type "Lock Screen" in the text field and select Lock Screen when it appears in the results below, then click Next.
Activate the button next to Ask Before Running.
Tap Don't Ask in the popup, then tap Done.
Your personal automation shortcut is now finished and will be activated automatically the next time you open the selected app.
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Is there a program to lock apps that do not support ios 16 update
I applied what was written in the article, and I encountered a problem. Every time I open the application, it prompts me to go to the lock screen
The problem is how do I open the app?
Hello Mireille Salah! 😊 It looks like you are having trouble opening the app after applying the procedure mentioned in the article. To solve this problem, try to remove the “Lock Screen” action from the default control shortcuts and re-create the action again by following the steps in the article exactly. If the problem persists, there may be an error with the system settings or the iOS update. In this case, it is best to head to the Apple Store for help. 📱🔒
I totally and completely agree with what brother Hisham said... 👏🏼
The unfortunate thing is that in your response you say that you present the content in the Arabic language, which contradicts the topic of the article entirely and in detail with the method of your explanation in the article, even in your use of the pictures also not in the Arabic language .. Be rational in your response, gentlemen.. and may you live long
Peace be upon you, for God's sake, why don't you put the explanation in Arabic so that it is better and easier.
Dear Hisham 😊, may God’s peace, mercy and blessings be upon you. Thank you for directing us to this topic. In fact, we always strive to provide content in Arabic to make it easier for our dear followers to understand. We will take your suggestion into consideration and make sure to implement it in the future, God willing. 🙌📱
Praise be to God, I applied it since the release of 16.4, a funny feature
There is a flaw in this method, I hope Apple finds another solution..
You can open the photo album easily and bypass the lock, by opening the camera and then exploring the album from within the camera application.
So you will have to lock the camera app as well
Hey guys, by God, one of the most enjoyable articles in my life. I benefited a lot. Thank you very much❤️❤️❤️.
I'm trying to add more information
At first, the explanations described in the article are in English only.
secondly. How to find an option
“Lock Screen” for devices in Arabic
Type in the search box “lock” and the option will appear.
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The options appear depending on the language of your device.
(This point they did not pay attention to in the article, and I wanted to clarify it for you) 🫡.
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Hello, how can I enter the application in relation to locking applications? Is it an application or in the device settings?
Hi Abood! 😊 To lock apps on the iPhone, you can use the Shortcuts feature in iOS 16.4. Follow the steps mentioned in the above article to set up a face unlock or password on the selected apps. If you need more details, feel free to ask us! 👍
Unfortunately, Lock Screen is not available in the list
Hi Fadi! 😊 Unfortunately, you don't seem to find the Lock Screen option in the list. Make sure your device is updated to iOS 16.4 or later, as this option is available on these versions. Then you will see the Lock Screen options in the list of applications. If you need more help, feel free to ask us! 📱✨
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In fact, the Shortcuts application offers many advantages that users may not know or prefer not to create their own tools.
I notice that most of the features that users desire are present in the shortcut application, but they are not ready to try it
Hello Noir 😊👋 Indeed, the Shortcuts application provides great features that are not discovered by many users. We would like to encourage everyone to try out the app and take advantage of its huge potential to improve the experience of using their devices. Thanks for sharing and valuable opinions! 📱✨
I did it thank you
I used an iPhone because of you
I am Andorid, but I entered the world of Avon, thanks to God, and then you
There is an application in the store that performs the locking process. I am currently using it, and it has more than one option to lock, even to hide the programs. The program is permanently hidden from the iPhone, even if you search for it in the Appstore, you will find it locked
After all its leaps of development, Apple is still suffering from difficulties that have become to others an axiom of the system long ago..!
Welcome, Habib Hassan! 😄 There is no doubt that Apple has been late in providing some features that have become self-evident for others. However, the company is constantly improving iOS and adding new features. In this article, we talk about how to lock iPhone apps with a password or a face print using a new shortcut in iOS 16.4. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! 😊📱
Yes, the face is much better than the fingerprint
I searched for lock screen and did not find it?
Dumbest way!
I wished that the applications worked like WhatsApp locks the face (Facebook for your sake) better than the shortcut method.
Hi Mohamed Suleiman! 😊 Yes, I agree that Face ID is more convenient at times. But for the time being, you can use the shortcut method mentioned in the article to secure applications on the iPhone with a password or a face print. Apple may add this feature in future updates. Thanks for your comment and opinions! 📱🔒