I would like to request a native, system-wide App Lock feature in a future One UI update.
Currently, the only built-in way to secure apps is by using the Secure Folder. While Secure Folder is great for hidden files, it creates a completely separate, duplicated instance of the app.
What I am requesting instead:
A simple feature (similar to what many other Android brands offer) that lets users put a PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprint lock directly onto existing apps.
Why this is important:
Better Privacy: It allows us to quickly hand our unlocked phone to a friend or family member without worrying about them opening private apps like WhatsApp, Gallery, or banking apps.
Better User Experience: It removes the need to maintain two separate accounts/cloned spaces just to keep an app private.
Security: Users won't have to download third-party app lockers from the Play Store, which often contain heavy ads and drain the battery.
Please consider adding a simple, native App Lock function directly into One UI's security settings.
No, One UI 8.5 doesn't have a native home screen app lock. It has 'App Pinning' (which locks the phone to one single app) and Secure Folder (which creates duplicated, cloned apps). What I'm asking for is a simple, direct PIN/Fingerprint lock for our existing home screen apps, exactly like what other brands offer, without needing to clone the app or download sketchy third-party locker apps from the Play Store.
