How to secure your smartphone when giving it to someone you don’t trust

It is certain that you have encountered one of these scenarios, for example, a stranger wanting to borrow your mobile phone to make an urgent call, or a friend you wanted to show your recent photos to, or lending your phone to your child. In the first scenario, you fear that this person may start opening other applications, and in the second scenario, you also fear scrolling through photos you do not want anyone to see, and in the third and final scenario, you are afraid that your child may accidentally make a call.

Fortunately, the solution lies in accessing the phone’s settings, not relying on external third-party apps. Most Android phones come with a feature called “Screen Pinning” or the “Guided Access” feature for iPhone users. To learn more about these features, let’s delve into them now.