Computer Tricks and Secrets

Short answer: you can lock individual apps on Android using features built into most phones, or a reputable free app, so a cracked AppLock is pointless and risky. Ironically, a cracked security app is exactly what you should not trust. Here is how to lock apps safely and what to watch for. Check your phone's built-in app lock first Many manufacturers include app locking natively, no download needed: Samsung: Secure Folder hides and locks apps behind a separate PIN/biometric. Xiaomi (MIUI): Settings > Apps > App lock. Oppo/Realme/Vivo: App lock in the privacy settings. Built-in lockers are integrated, need no extra permissions, and are the safest option. Always try this before installing anything. If your phone lacks one: choosing a safe free app locker Pick a well-reviewed app locker with a clear privacy policy, and scrutinize its permissions before installing. What permissions an app locker should (and should not) have Permission Normal? Usage access ...

Short answer: you cannot personally track a lost phone by its IMEI number, that is done by your carrier and the police, not by an app or website. What you can do yourself is use Find My Device / Find My iPhone to locate it, and report the IMEI to your carrier and police to blacklist and trace it. Here is the honest, effective process. What the IMEI is and what it can (and cannot) do The IMEI is your phone's unique hardware ID (dial *#06# to see it). Carriers and law enforcement can use it to identify a specific handset on mobile networks and to blacklist a stolen phone so it cannot be used. But there is no legitimate public tool that lets an ordinary person GPS-track a phone by IMEI, sites promising that are scams or malware. What you can do yourself right now Locate it: use Find My Device (Android) or Find My iPhone (Apple) to see its location on a map, ring it, lock it, or erase it. Lock and display a message with a contact number in case someone honest finds it....