Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Bestusefultips
By default added app locker feature in OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 to secure your important application data. Here’s how to use app locker in OnePlus 5T/5 to lock apps. You can lock apps with fingerprint or PIN numbers in OnePlus 5T/5/3T/3 devices. Also, lock individual apps on your device. This built-in OnePlus 5T app locker feature is helpful to hide contacts, phone, photos, messages, and other files also. After the set the lock, whenever you open a locked app, enter a PIN or fingerprint to access it in your OnePlus 5/5T devices. Several users also facing the issue of the OnePlus 5 app lock not working. Have you ever been facing this type of issue?
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How to Enable and Use App Locker on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5
By default disable the app locker feature in your OnePlus 5T devices. You can enable the app locker in OnePlus 5T under security & fingerprint settings. After enabling it, select apps from the list to use the app locker on OnePlus 5T/5.
How to Hide/Lock Apps on OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 5 Using App Locker Feature
Step 1: Go to Settings on your OnePlus 5T devices.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Utilities.
Step 3: Tap on the App locker.
Step 4: Tap on + Add apps.
Step 5: Select the Apps from a list you want to lock apps.
Now lock apps using fingerprint or PIN or Password security. You’ll download and install third-party applications also to secure your app’s data from malware or hackers.
How to Unlock App From App Locker in OnePlus 5T
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Scroll and tap on Utilities.
Step 3: Tap on App locker.
Step 4: Tap on the Cross icon in front of the app to remove it from the app locker.
How to Access Hidden Space in OnePlus Oxygen OS
Step 1: Open the app drawer and swipe the screen right side to access the hidden space.
Step 2: Tap on the “+” icon at the top.
Step 3: Select the Apps to hide.
That’s all. We hope this makes it clear to enable and use the app locker on OnePlus 5T. If any problem persists, don’t hesitate to let me know in the below comment section. Connect with us for daily OnePlus 5T tips.