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Use this app to give you a stronger level of security on your mobile device

Use this app to give you a stronger level of security on your mobile device

Vote: (10 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Getiteasy

Version: fingerprint-lockscreen6

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(10 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Getiteasy

fingerprint-lockscreen6

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Free to download the app
  • Provides enhanced security above and beyond what is standard to the Android phone
  • Easy to set up
  • The app has numerous options to customize

Cons

  • Requires the purchase of other equipment
  • Lacks features that are common to programs like this
  • Is only truly necessary to those that are paranoid about their personal security

As the name implies, the Fingerprint Lock Screen is meant to help secure your Android phone. The app, which is free to download, requires a fingerprint to open your screen.

To be clear, this is an extra app that comes in addition to Android's usual security features. As such, it actually requires an additional piece of equipment: A fingerprint scanner. As such, the app may be free, but the equipment is not, and that can make the use of this app relatively expensive.

This app is relatively easy to set up. It obviously completely changes your lock screen, but it does come with a few additional layouts in order to ensure that your home screen isn't too boring. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with some of the more advanced features that other lock screen program's often come from. For example, it doesn't take pictures of someone who tries to access the device but fails, and it won't send you any alerts on an Email or other phone if there is a failed attempt to open your phone is made.

However, the app does have numerous positives. Not only is it secure and easy to use, but you can set it up how many attempts are needed before unlocking the device with the fingerprint function.

Pros

  • Free to download the app
  • Provides enhanced security above and beyond what is standard to the Android phone
  • Easy to set up
  • The app has numerous options to customize

Cons

  • Requires the purchase of other equipment
  • Lacks features that are common to programs like this
  • Is only truly necessary to those that are paranoid about their personal security

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