It’s not unusual for people to take advantage of strangers, especially when they don’t know them well. But it’s also important to be aware of the risks and be respectful when someone asks for your phone. If you don’t have a phone, politely decline and tell the person that you will not give away their personal information.

Steps to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone

Android Devices

Open Settings and search for “Pin”. ..

You can find a screen pinning option at the end of this article.

Open the app you want to pin. On the left, there are options to enable or disable pins. Choose “Enable pins” and then select the type of pin you want to add. There are three types of pins: badges, icons, and photos. badges are pinned on top of other apps, icons are pinned on home screens, and photos are pinned in photo albums.

iOS

This feature is known as Guided Access on the iOS ecosystem. It allows users to quickly and easily access information on their screens, without having to scroll through a long list of options.

To enable accessibility in your device, go to Settings and scroll down to Accessibility.

If you scroll further to the end, you’ll find Guided Access under General Tab.

Now open the app you want to pin and press the lock button three times.

You can disable specific areas of the screen on your device by drawing a closed box on the screen or choosing to restrain the user from exiting the app by not selecting anything at all. ..

Final Words

Here are a few tips to help keep your phone safe when lending it out:

  1. Set a time limit for how long the phone will be used.
  2. Require the borrower to return the phone immediately if it is not used as agreed upon.
  3. Make sure you have a backup plan in case the phone is lost or stolen. ..