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AppLock on Windows Pc

Developed By: KewlApps

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 113.659 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.1.73
Size 9.5 MB
Release Date November 01, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware. [see more (14)]

What's New:
*** Themes added ******Low battery consumption ****** Android 14 supported ****** Bugs are Bad, Mkay? , lots of bugs fixed ****** Lock recent apps added... [see more]

Description from Developer:
AppLock allows you to lock apps and protect your apps using Pattern , Pin , Fingerprint and crash screen with many other options.

---- Features -----
▶ Lock Apps / App Locker
AppL... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download AppLock and install on Windows PC. AppLock is free Tools app, developed by KewlApps. Latest version of AppLock is 3.1.73, was released on 2024-11-01 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of AppLock is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 113,659 users, 9,352 users had rated it 5*, 85,453 users had rated it 1*.

How to install AppLock on Windows?

Instruction on how to install AppLock on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install AppLock on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install AppLock using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "AppLock" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install AppLock on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "AppLock" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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AppLock allows you to lock apps and protect your apps using Pattern , Pin , Fingerprint and crash screen with many other options.

---- Features -----
▶ Lock Apps / App Locker
AppLock allows you to lock apps like gallery , message apps , social apps and email apps with fingerprint , pin , pattern and crash screen.

▶ Capture Intruder Picture
If someone tries to open locked apps with wrong password , AppLock will capture the pictuer of intruder from front camera and show you when you open AppLock.

▶ Lock Recent Apps
You can lock recent apps page so no one can see the content of recently used apps.

▶ Custom Settings
Use separate combination of locking methods with different pin or pattern for a specific apps.

▶ Crash screen
set crash screen for locked app , so no one can know that if an app is locked.

▶ Fingerprint Support
Use fingerprint as secondary , or use only fingerprint to un-lock apps.

▶ Improved Lock Engine
AppLock use two locking engines , default engine is fast and the "Improved Lock Engine" is battery efficient with more features that does not drain your battery.

▶ Turn Off AppLock
you can turn off AppLock completely , just go to app settings and turn off the app.

▶ Lock Timeout
you can to re-lock apps after some time [1-60] minuets , immediately or after screen off.

▶ Simple and Beautiful UI
Beautiful and simple UI so you can perform any task easily.

▶ Lock Screen Theme
lock screen changes color according to the app that you locked , every time when lock screen appears you will experience AppLock differently.


▶ Prevent Uninstall
To protect AppLock from uninstall you can go to AppLock setting and press "Prevent Force Close/Uninstall".


FAQs
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Q 2: How can I create different pin & pattern for each application?
A: Select the app that you want to lock from App list, Lock the app and then click on Custom, Then enable "Custom Settings" and then change pin, and pattern.

Q 3: How can I prevent someone from uninstalling my AppLock?
A: Go to settings and click on “Prevent Force Close/Uninstall”. Then Lock your mobile Settings.

Q 4: Will AppLock works if I restart my Mobile?
A: Yes it will start working, and your locked apps will be protected.

Q 5: How can I check which apps are locked?
A: In the top right corner of AppLock From the drop-down menu select “Locked Apps”.

Q 6: What does “Lock recent apps” do?
A: This option prevents someone from seeing your recent Opened Apps.

Q 7: I installed AppLock, but there is no option to lock my apps with the fingerprint?
A: It depends on your mobile if your mobile has a fingerprint scanner and Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow) then finger print app lock method will also work.

Q 8: In my Huawei device when I open AppLock it again asks to On the Option of AppLock service?
A: Because you have not added AppLock in your Protected Apps list of your Huawei Mobile.

Q 9: What is "Crash Screen"?
A: If you enable Crash screen for some application it will show a window with a message of “App Crashed” after long pressing "OK" you can go to lock screen.

Q 10: How to enable Crash screen option in AppLock?
A: In, App List lock your desired app Click on “custom” and enable custom settings, and then enable “Crash.”

Q 15: How to uninstall AppLock?
A: First Remove AppLock from Device Admin from mobile settings or AppLock settings and then simply uninstall it.


Permissions:
• Accessibility Service: This app uses Accessibility services to enable "Improved Lock Engine" and stop battery drain.
• Draw Over Other Apps: AppLock uses this permission to draw lock screen on top of your locked app.
• Usage Access: AppLock uses this permission to detect if a lock app is opened.
• This app uses the Device Administrator permission : We use this permission to prevent other users from uninstalling this app so your locked content can be fully secured.
*** Themes added ***
***Low battery consumption ***
*** Android 14 supported ***
*** Bugs are Bad, Mkay? , lots of bugs fixed ***
*** Lock recent apps added ***
*** FAST , FASTER , FASTEST ***
*** Hide Applock icon added ***
*** App uninstall lock added ***
*** Performance Improved ***
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.