Most files and data on your mobile phone may be personal and contain sensitive contents you would want to be locked away from prying eyes. Not only Photos and videos but certain apps like Messages and social media applications should remain locked. One way is to lock a folder on your iPhone.
Also, as a parent or guardian, you want certain apps inaccessible to your child or ward by placing a passcode on the application to prevent exposure to sensitive or immodest content on the web.
Luckily, you can activate a passcode to keep files and apps more private and secure on your iPhone. In this blog post, I’ll show you the methods that can be used.
You may also learn the methods to secure a folder on iPhone.
steps to Lock a Folder on iPhone.
The inbuilt file app on iPhone cannot lock a folder with a passcode. It only allows you to create a folder where you can transfer and keep your photos and videos.
To lock a folder, you need to install third-party applications that can help with this. A good example is the File Master app.
This app is available for download in the Apple App Store. It is free and very easy to operate. It comes with top-notch security and protection features that keep your files safe. Follow the steps below.
- Create your private folder and hold the folder name until a list of options appears.
2. Next, tap on Create Password. This allows you to create a unique password that gives access to the folder once you’ve entered the passcode.
3. Tap on Save to save the passcode as your security code.
The files in the secure folder can only be accessible to you. Note that if you give anyone else your private passcode, he/she will be able to access the locked folders.
steps to Lock Apps on iPhone.
As discussed earlier, not only can you lock folders, but you can also lock applications installed on your iPhone. This can be done with the Guided Access feature in the Settings app.
To enable the Guided Access app, take the steps below.
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone by tapping on the home screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on the Accessibility setting.
3. Go to the Guided Access feature.
4. Tap on the toggle switch to enable the feature.
5. Tap on Passcode Settings. Here, you can create a passcode for your apps.
6. Next, tap on Set Guided Access Passcode.
7. Then, create a passcode for your guided apps. Note that if you forget the passcode, you cannot retrieve it.
Alternatively, you can choose any of the biometric means like Touch ID or Facial Recognition feature to access the apps.
To launch the Guided Access feature on your selected app, tap the home button at the bottom of your screen three times.
The Guided Access feature is launched and you’ll be required to enter your passcode to access the selected app.
Next, tap on Start to submit the passcode to completely open the application.
FAQs
Another notable app that assists you with locking your files and folders is the Folder Lock app. This app allows you to place a security passcode on your files, documents, photos, and videos stored on your iPhone.
Third-party applications like Phone Master can be installed from the Google Play Store to lock folders and apps with a unique 5-digit pin.
Yes, you can. With the use of the Guided Access feature. To enable the app, follow these steps.
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone by tapping on the home screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on the Accessibility setting.
3. Go to the Guided Access feature.
4. Tap on the toggle switch to enable the feature.
5. Tap on Passcode Settings. Here, you can create a passcode for your apps.
6. Next, tap on Set Guided Access Passcode.
With the Secure Folder feature, you can move selected pictures, videos, and documents to a private folder where they can be locked with a unique passcode.
With the BI Archiver Zip, you can move the encrypted zip to iCloud. After downloading the zip, enter the set passcode. This unzips the content in your folder.
