Mind-blowing app hack ensures your iPhone is safe from snoopers

NO one wants people snooping around in their apps, so a TikToker has come up with a clever way to prevent them.

Passwords are always the best way to keep others out of your iPhone altogether, but what if you hand over your device to show something and they help themselves?

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TikTok star Milad has showed his 1.9million followers a way you can add a password onto any app you like for extra security.

It’s a lengthy process but it works.

To set it up, you’ll need to start with the Shortcuts app.

From there, hit the + sign in the top right and name the app you’re going to secure, for example Photos.

Next, hit the Add Action button.

A search bar will appear – search for ‘Ask for input’ and select it from the results.

Tap Text and select Number.

Where it says Prompt, type ‘Password’ and select Done.

After this, type in ‘If’ in the box at the bottom and select it from the options that come up.

Tap Condition and choose Is.

Now you’ll need to type in a number that you’ll use as a passcode, so be sure to note it down.

Next, search ‘Open app’ at the bottom and select it from the options.

Tap the App part of the box that shows up and select the app you want to add a passcode to.

Finally, click the cog-like button at the top right, choose Add to Home Screen, then Add.

Now it’ll appear on your Home Screen.

It’s important to note though, this will only work for the new app icon you’ve just created – so the main app icon on the Home Screen will still be there without a passcode.

You might want to remove the main one from the Home Screen.

People can still find the app without the passcode in the full app list, but hopefully this way will at least deter them or slow them down.

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