March 18, 2023, 2:18 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
In the series “iPhone Hacks,” TECHBOOK shows you the best hacks and tricks for the Apple smartphone–with video and detailed instructions.
The iPhone has undergone a long development history since its launch in 2007. Over the years, Apple has continually expanded the iOS operating system, often adding small and large, sometimes well-hidden features. In the series “iPhone Hacks,” TECHBOOK presents the best and most practical of these features.
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Secure iOS Apps with a Code: Here’s How It Works
On the iPhone, the Screen Time feature can be used to lock individual iOS apps with a code.
1. Open the iPhone Settings
2. Go to Screen Time
3. Tap on Use Screen Time Passcode
4. Enter a code of your choice
5. You can now provide your Apple ID to make resetting the code easier. Otherwise, click Skip
6. Now open App Limits and click on Add Limit
7. Enter the code
8. Now select the Apps you want to lock from the given categories (for example, Netflix in the Entertainment category)
9. Confirm your selection with Next
10. Now set the restriction to 1 minute and then press Add (make sure Block at End of Limit is enabled)
11. Now, when you open the restricted apps, a time control notification will appear
12. After the minute expires, the app will be locked, and more time can only be requested with the passcode