***** Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I posted my question yesterday and when I try to read any replies I might have, I get a message box that says I don't have permission to do this action...(but I know I can post because I have done so many times before!). So I can't even read my original post, then I get sent to the 'social groups' forums... So here's my situation: I have to upgrade my cell phone and am switching from iphone to android for various reasons. The question I have regardless of either type of phone is what is an easy solution to keeping my gmail private? I see that anyone who has access to my phone (children...), if they wanted to, they could read my gmails and all of my files just by hitting my gmail icon. I have case sensitive material that doesn't need to be shared with anyone...I have searched the internet and it seems this is a common problem. Seriously? Google has not made an easy solution to this one? Does anyone have any easy ideas? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 You could log out when you're done reading your email? Old school, but... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 You could log out when you're done reading your email? Old school, but... :D This. I would also suggest only accessing it through the browser, then logging out. Don't sync your gmail account to your phone. I think there is a way to only import contacts and calendar without it drawing your email in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommybee Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I pay for AVG virus which allows me to lock those apps and use a number code to open. I hate having to pay but I wanted an option to lock sensitive apps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Apparently, there's an app for that! http://www.cnet.com/how-to/set-a-lock-code-for-individual-apps-on-android/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thank you to all who responded, I've learned a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Do you not use a passcode on your phone just to access it? I do and my kids don't have the code and don't play on my phone, ever. It is not a toy. I also change all my passwords every so often just for the heck of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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