How to Enable Screen Pinning in OnePlus 8T

Here’s how to enable screen pinning in OnePlus 8T. You can use screen pinning in OnePlus 8T when you want to use any single app, your friend pick up your phone, or play the specific game without any disturbance. App pinning allows you to keep the current app in view until you unpin it. When an app is pinned, the pinned app may open other apps and personal data may be accessible. Also, enable or disable ask for unlock pattern before pinning the app in your OnePlus 8T, 8 Pro, 8, OnePlus 7T Pro, 7T, 7, OnePlus 6T/6, and OnePlus 5T/5 devices.

How to Enable and Use Screen Pinning in OnePlus 8T Oxygen OS

You can turn on screen pinning in your latest OnePlus devices using the given settings.

Step 1: Pull down the notification tray and touch on the “Settings gear (Cog)” icon.

Step 2: Touch “Security & lock screen”.

Step 3: Scroll down and touch on “App pinning” under the Personal security settings.

Step 4: “Toggle on” button to activate app pinning.

Step 5: Click on “OK”.

Now, activate app pinning in your OnePlus Oxygen OS.

How to PIN App in your OnePlus 8T

Step 1: Open the “Recent apps or Overview” button in your OnePlus.

Step 2: Long press on the “Recent App” you want to Pin.

Step 3: Tap “Pin”.

App pinned message appeared on your screen. You can’t use another app until you unpin this app.

How to Unpin App on OnePlus 8T

To unpin this app, touch & hold back and overview buttons at the same time on your device.

Check Also: How to Turn on Live Caption in OnePlus 8T

How to Enable Lockdown Mode in OnePlus 8T

It will temporarily disable fingerprint lock, turn off smart lock, and notifications on the lock screen in your OnePlus devices.

Step 1: Go to “Settings”.

Step 2: Click on “Security & lock screen”.

Step 3: Click on the “Settings gear icon” in front of the lock screen passcode under the device security section.

Step 4: Toggle on “Show lockdown option”.

Step 5: Long press the power button and tap on “Lockdown”.

Your device can’t unlock with a fingerprint scanner or smart lock. Use PIN or Password or Pattern to unlock your OnePlus once. After unlocking, you can use your fingerprint lock.

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