Today, we would like to take a quick look at the screen pinning feature on Android devices. Let’s find out how to temporarily lock your device in an opened app in order to prevent someone using your mobile from getting access to your personal content. Conveniently manage apps, pin and unpin a screen as you wish.

Mind that a screen pinning feature will affect all incoming calls and alerts.

How to enable screen pinning on Android?

  1. In the very beginning, open Settings on your device and choose the Security Tab.
  2. Next, in the Advanced Tab, select Screen Pinning.
  3. Lastly, activate Screen Pinning.

How to pin a screen on Android?

  1. First of all, open the app you want to pin.
  2. Then, tap on the Overview button.
  3. In the next step, tap on the Apps’ Menu Icon.
  4. Then, select the Pin Icon.
  5. Good job! If it is required, insert the PIN Code.

How to unpin a screen on Android?

  1. To unpin a screen, hold the both Back and Overview buttons.
  2. Screen unpinned. If it is required, insert the PIN code.