Apple has been offering Face ID since the launch of the iPhone X.
Over time, Apple has added useful features such as the option of using Face ID with a mask.
you’ve got the option to lock apps using Face ID or passcode on your iPhone model.
Step 1:OpenSettings > Face ID and Passcode > Set Up Face ID > Get Started.
Step 2:Once done, chooseOther Apps > opt for appsthat should use Face ID.
Tip:Struggling to get the Face ID working?
Check our guide on fixingFace ID not working on iPhone.
The App Limits and Content Restrictions are two smart features that you’re free to enable for that.
Read our post to know how to set App Limits on your iPhone.
Step 1:OpenSettings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions.
Step 2:SelectAllowed Appsand then turn on the toggle next to theapp namesthat you want to restrict.
This feature is helpful when you hand over your iPhone to someone for using just a single app.
To disable this feature for accessing other apps, the user will have to enter a passcode.
Refer our guide onhow to enable Guided Access on your iPhone.
For example, you’re able to lock the Messages app by using the Shortcuts app.
Heres how to enable this feature.
Step 1:Open theClockapp on your iPhone and then tap onTimerat the bottom-right corner.
Step 2:SelectWhen Timer Ends > Stop Playing > Set.
Step 3:kill the Clock app and then openShortcuts.
Step 4:Tap onAutomationat the bottom.
Step 5:Select thePlusicon at the top-right corner >Create Personal Automation.
Step 6:SelectApp > Choose > Search the app of your choice.
Step 7:Tap onNextand then selectAdd Action.
Step 8:SelectStart Timerfrom the list of actions.
Step 9:Set theTimer for 1 secondand then selectNextat the top-right corner.
Step 10:Tap the toggle todisable Ask Before Running.
Then, selectDont Ask from the prompt.
Step 11:Tap onDoneat the top-right corner to confirm and create the automation.
We will show you an example of WhatsApp on iPhone.
OpenWhatsApp > configs > Account > Two-Step Verification> Turn On > drop your passcode.
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