How to Set a Password for Android Phone Messages

This step-by-step guide explains how to set a password for Android phone messages. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

Today, there are many chat apps on the phone that can replace SMS, but there are many people who like to use this messaging service. SMS messages often contain important information so users will want to install security for them. However, sometimes this information is still leaked even if an app lock is installed.

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To overcome this problem, we will explore 2 apps that help secure SMS for Andorid phones.

1. Secure the Message with SMS Lock

Step 1 . Download and install SMS Lock app or Message Lock from Google Play Store on your Android device.

Step 2. Open Message Lock and you will see a list of messaging apps that are being installed on your Android phone.

Step 3. Select the OFF button to turn on the message lock and create the key you want to set for the messaging app.

Step 4. At the right corner select the install button. Please turn on the switch next to the Notification bar to prevent the message from appearing in the notification bar. You can also change the settings according to your needs.

Step 5. Now your SMS is secure and nobody except you can access it.

2. Set a Password for Messages Using Message Locker

You can use PIN and Pattern keys in Message Locker app to secure your messages and emails.

Start by downloading and install the Message Locker app from Google Play Store. Open the app then set a password or drawing to hide the message then confirm.

Now the app will ask you to set up a recovery email address. You can use this email to recover passwords that protect phone messages if you forget.

You will then be redirected to the main interface of the app. Here shows all messaging apps installed on the device. Select the message app you want to set a password for.

The app also allows you to lock photos. Just press the menu bar (3 vertical lines) and select the Lock photos option.

So your messaging app is secure. From now on, if no password or security lock pattern is available, no one can access private messages on your phone.