Screen Pinning, also known as App Locking or Pinning,
is a feature in Android that allows users to lock a specific app to the screen,
preventing navigation away from that app until it’s manually unpinned. This
feature is particularly useful for shared devices, ensuring that only the
pinned app can be accessed.

How Screen Pinning Works:

1. Enabling
   Screen Pinning:

• Go
  to Settings > Security > Advanced > Screen
  Pinning.
• Toggle
  the switch to enable Screen Pinning.
• You
  can optionally set a PIN, password, or fingerprint for unpinning.
1. Pinning
   an App:

• Open
  the desired app that you want to pin.
• Press
  the Recent Apps button (square button, or swipe up for newer
  devices).
• Select
  the app icon and choose the Pin option.
1. Using
   a Pinned App:

• Once
  an app is pinned, the device will display only that app. Other functions
  like the home button, back button, and app switcher are disabled.
1. Unpinning
   the App:

• To
  unpin the app, press and hold the Back and Recent Apps
  buttons simultaneously (or equivalent combination, depending on device).
• Enter
  the security method (PIN, password, or fingerprint) if one is set.
1. Limitations:

• While
  a pinned app is in use, only the app can be interacted with. Other apps
  and system functions are inaccessible.
• When
  unpinning, any security set (like a PIN) must be entered to ensure the
  unpinning process is secure.

Benefits of Screen Pinning:

• Prevents
  unauthorized access to other apps or system functions.
• Useful
  for public devices, kids’ devices, or other scenarios where limiting
  access is necessary.
• Provides
  a secure and easy way to control app usage.

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