3. Choose if to display the screen lock when unpinning. To require a screen lock for unpinning,
do one of the following:
§ If you haven't set a screen lock yet, tap Lock device when unpinning to set your screen
lock.
§ If you have set a screen lock, tap Ask for unlock pattern before unpinning if its On/Off
switch is not turned on.
4. Open the app that you want, and then press .
5. On the thumbnail of the latest app you opened, tap .
6. To unpin the screen, press and hold and at the same.
Disabling an app
Apps, even if not used often, may be running in the background and downloading data. If an app
cannot be uninstalled, you can disable it.
1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap the app, and then tap Disable.
Controlling app permissions
When you open apps the first time, you'll be prompted to grant them permissions to access certain
data or features, such as contacts or the microphone. This gives you more control over which apps
have authorized access.
§ If you suspect a certain app of being malicious or requesting unnecessary permissions, you
should choose Deny to protect your phone.
§ If you choose Deny in a trusted app, you may not be able to use the app or access its full
functionality. When this happens, go to Settings to change the app permissions.
1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap the app you want to configure, and then tap Permissions.
4. Choose which permissions you want to turn on.
Setting default apps
In Settings, you can choose default apps for web browsing, text messaging, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap
, and then find and tap Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
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