Can anyone tell me why such a basic feature is so hard to find or does not come by default in phones nowadays?

Edit : I meant app lock which uses fingerprint or pattern. I want to apply it to Gallery and other apps. I already have Shelter running on my phone and also have secure folder, but that’s not what I’m for. Sorry if my question wasn’t clear.

  • Rikj000@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    11·
    10 months ago

    Afaik this is a stock feature
    in LineageOS’s Trebuchet Launcher,
    called “Hidden & Protected apps”

    You can switch to LineageOS for it,
    or grab only the launcher from APKMirror:
    https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/lineageos/trebuchet-4/

    Note: I’m still on Android 13,
    so not fully sure if it will be available on 14,
    but I don’t see why it wouldn’t.