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Locking certain apps

Is there a way to lock my text messaging app or other apps? My kids play with my phone and I don’t want them going through or into certain apps!! So I just need a few apps blocked

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 23, 2020 4:40 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2020 5:22 AM

Try Guided Access which keeps the iPhone in a single app, and allows you to control which features are available.


Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access


Try Down time when your kids have your phone and set the Always Allowed Apps and use Screen Time Passcode

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Locking certain apps

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