Developed by Zatack, the Smart Screen Lock Protector app’s main functionality is to prevent the user’s device from being forcefully shut down. This comes in handy in emergency situations, most particularly when someone — a thief or another equally malicious person — tries to shut the smartphone down to steal or mess with it.

Working similarly to apps like Lockwatch, Smart Screen Lock Protector prevents unauthorized access by having the device ring nonstop when someone tries shutting it down. This free-to-use personalization app also takes photos of the intruder through the front-facing camera.

Prevents intruders from shutting your device down

Trying to maintain your smartphone’s security shouldn’t require a complicated process to achieve and that’s where Smart Screen Lock Protector tries to help. It comes with a very straightforward interface that shows you exactly which settings to activate and it only requires a few granted permissions, such as complete access to the device’s gallery. In a nutshell, it’s a program that helps keep your phone safe from thieves and unauthorized users.

The settings menu shows activation switches for the main screen lock feature, the alarm, on-screen notifications, auto start when the device boots up, and whether or not the app should take photos of anyone trying to tamper with the smartphone. If you keep the alarm feature of this application turned on, intruders won’t be able to shut down your smartphone — instead, if they do, your device will start to ring loudly.

Besides that, the app also has a quick-access gallery that contains all photos snapped when the screen lock feature is activated. This will allow you to see who has been trying to shut your device down without your permission. Although, the app doesn’t come without drawbacks — these include incompatibility with older or the most recent devices, draining battery quickly, crashing often, and requiring to be relaunched a few times, among others.

Gets the job done but can be better

Overall, Smart Screen Lock Protector offers a decent and convenient layer of protection to any compatible smartphone. It keeps thieves from shutting down the device with alarms and photo-capturing features. With its simple and easy-to-use interface, figuring out the settings shouldn’t be difficult or complex. Although, it’s best to weigh its pros against the cons before fully relying on it, as there are existing alternatives that do the job better.