Most of the services available today are
choose 2FA (Two Factor Authentication)
to enhance security to protect the important data we store online. There’s even a service called
TwoFactorAuth.org
list all sites that support or do not support it.
However, it is not always convenient and not all applications support it. So it makes sense to use a local password on your phone to lock certain apps. Additionally, it ensures that even if you’re signed in to the service, anyone with access to your phone will have trouble accessing that particular app. There’s no harm in an extra layer of security, right?
We’ve seen an app called Smart App Protector before for this task. But the app locker we are going to talk about today – LockDown Pro – offers superior app design, accessibility, quality and features. So let’s take a look at it and why we call it the best Android app locker.
LockDown Pro for Android
After you install LockDown Pro, it will give you the option to set a classic four-digit pin or a 9-dot pattern lock. The app will also ask you to ask a recovery question in case you forget your password.
After the initial setup, the app will list all the apps installed on your device and you can simply toggle the switch next to them to activate the lock for each app. Lock on all apps can be turned off or on by tapping the big green color ABOVE button in the app.
You may want to set an app’s device administrator to prevent it from being uninstalled and forced to stop. Don’t forget to disable this feature if you plan to uninstall the app in the future.
You can also hide the app from the app store and the personal dialer code to call the app. If you own a device with limited RAM, you may want to enable the option to show notifications in the app drawer.
password manager
An app that you’ve locked with LockDown Pro will give you a password prompt when you try to access it. There are three ways to set this password.
The first two options – Classic and Pattern – are offered at the time of initial configuration, but there is also an option to lock the computer pin. You can further secure these passwords by activating Closing time, that will change your pin based on time and some other parameters. And if you get too close to a prying eye, ask the app to generate a random keyboard for you to enter your secure key.
Key options and Fake Cover
By default, when an app loses focus, the app is locked immediately. However, it may be delayed by the options provided in the App Lock preferences.
Lockdown time can be as long as 2 minutes. Whenever you install a new app, LockDown pro will give you the option to include that app in the list of locked apps. The app also has Wi-Fi and location-based locking and unlocking features to ease tasks. Fake shell is an extra feature of the app and when activated it gives a fake force close error on the app that you locked with the app. You just need to press and hold the OK button to get to the pin page. Another great way to not let the person next to you know what’s going on.
There are themes you can choose from for pattern lock and pin pages for some extra style while using the app. One thing I like about this app is the iPhone-like pin lock keyboard where I don’t need to press the OK button every time I enter the pin. Once all four digits are entered, the app will automatically verify and allow you access if the pin is correct. Save one step.
Conclusion
All in all, LockDown Pro is a great app to enhance the security of your Android smartphone. I was quite impressed with the design of the app and its ease of use. It also has some pretty innovative features.
Free from flaws (in my tests), limitations and ads, LockDown pro deserves 5 stars. Try the app today and let us know if you feel different.
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