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.
I hereby write this grievance to request system level app lock for OneUI 9 immediately due to privacy concerns given that earlier versions used to have S Secure app to prevent unnecessary access to apps such as gallery, messaging etc.
Tried installing third party apps which use overlay to prevent access that does not work often with split screen or popview. Henceforth, this raises serious concerns over the privacy issues for all users.
