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Here are the methods to set App Lock on vivo phones -
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App Lock is a built-in security feature on vivo phones that lets you protect selected apps with a separate password, PIN, pattern, or biometric. Once an app is locked, anyone who tries to open it – even on an already unlocked phone – must enter the correct credentials first.
Depending on your Funtouch OS or OriginOS version, this feature may appear under one of these names: “App Lock”, “Privacy and app encryption”, or “App encryption”. The app lock password is intentionally kept separate from your screen lock password, so even people who know your screen PIN cannot open your locked apps.
Good to know: The Settings app itself cannot be locked on a vivo phone, and the exact menu wording can vary slightly between models and software versions. The steps below cover the most common layouts.
Before you set up App Lock on your vivo phone, review these important points to ensure a smooth setup process:
Here is a quick comparison of the main ways to lock apps on a vivo phone so you can pick the one that suits your device.
| Method | Best suited for | Needs a download? |
| Settings – Privacy and app encryption | Most modern vivo phones on Funtouch OS 3.0 and above or OriginOS | No – built in |
| iManager – App lock | Older vivo phones on Funtouch OS 2.6 or lower | No – built in |
| No – built in | Older phones without a built-in option or users wanting extra features | Yes – from Play Store |
This is the recommended method for most modern vivo phones and does not require any additional app.
Note: On Funtouch OS 15, App Lock is usually located under Settings > Password and Security.
If your phone runs Funtouch OS 2.6 or an older version, use the built-in iManager app.
If your phone does not include a built-in App Lock feature, you can use a trusted third-party app.
Note: Third-party App Lock apps may request sensitive permissions. Built-in App Lock features are generally more secure and better integrated with your vivo phone.
Follow these steps to unlock protected apps using your fingerprint or face on a vivo phone:
After setting up App Lock, you may want to adjust how it works, disable it for certain apps, or recover access if you forget your password. vivo provides several options to help you manage App Lock settings while keeping your private apps secure.
Adjust the app lock time
On Funtouch OS 4.5 and higher, you can decide how long an app stays unlocked after you close it. Go to Settings > Fingerprint, face and password > Privacy and app encryption > App lock time, then choose your preference, such as locking apps every time or only after the screen turns off.
Turn off app lock
To remove App Lock completely, open Settings > Fingerprint, face and password > Privacy and app encryption and choose the option to disable the privacy password. You can also turn off App Lock for individual apps if you only want to unlock a few of them.
Reset a forgotten app lock password
Forgot your privacy password? On Funtouch OS 3.0 and above, go to Settings > Fingerprint, face and password > Privacy and app encryption and tap Forget password. Answer your security questions correctly to verify your identity and create a new password. This is why setting security questions during setup is so important.
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