Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You can lock apps on iPhone easily with a password or Face ID, to protect your personal and sensitive information, and prevent unwanted access to your social media accounts, lock Instagram app, Facebook app, dating apps or messages. Lock photos and videos in iPhone without any third-party software.
How to lock apps on your iPhone using the Shortcuts app.
1. Open the 'Shortcuts' app on your iPhone.
2. go to the 'Automation' tab, and Tap on 'New Automation.'
3. Now, scroll down and look for the 'App' option. select it.
4. Tap on "Choose" and Choose the app you'd like to lock. You can choose and lock any installed app from the list. Once selected, tap on 'Done'
5. Tick ‘Is Opened’, and Select Run Immediately. Then tap on Next.
6. Select "New Blank Automation"
7. Tap on 'Add Action, search for 'Lock Screen'
8. Tap on the 'Lock Screen' option to add.
9. Finally, tap on 'Done' to save your settings.
Now, when you open the locked app, you'll be prompted for Face ID or your passcode.
This method can be applied to any number of apps you wish to lock. A simple and effective way to lock any app on your iPhone without Screen Time. If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe to our channel for more awesome content. Thank you.
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, Phone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iOS 17
You can lock apps on iPhone easily with a password or Face ID, to protect your personal and sensitive information, and prevent unwanted access to your social media accounts, lock Instagram app, Facebook app, dating apps or messages. Lock photos and videos in iPhone without any third-party software.
How to lock apps on your iPhone using the Shortcuts app.
1. Open the 'Shortcuts' app on your iPhone.
2. go to the 'Automation' tab, and Tap on 'New Automation.'
3. Now, scroll down and look for the 'App' option. select it.
4. Tap on "Choose" and Choose the app you'd like to lock. You can choose and lock any installed app from the list. Once selected, tap on 'Done'
5. Tick ‘Is Opened’, and Select Run Immediately. Then tap on Next.
6. Select "New Blank Automation"
7. Tap on 'Add Action, search for 'Lock Screen'
8. Tap on the 'Lock Screen' option to add.
9. Finally, tap on 'Done' to save your settings.
Now, when you open the locked app, you'll be prompted for Face ID or your passcode.
This method can be applied to any number of apps you wish to lock. A simple and effective way to lock any app on your iPhone without Screen Time. If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe to our channel for more awesome content. Thank you.
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, Phone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iOS 17
