Android: block access to the camera - how it works

An unusual number of apps require access to your camera, which you can block on your Android smartphone. This allows you to determine when an application can use your camera.

Android smartphone: app against cell phone espionage

1. Download the free "Camera Spy Lock Security" app from the Play Store.
2. After you have started the app, a little introduction follows. Here you are listed how many apps on your smartphone are allowed to access the camera permanently and without your knowledge.
3. In order for the application to work and the camera to be able to lock apps, you need your consent for device administration. To do this, click "Activate" in the dialog box.
4. Using "Camera Spy Lock Security" is now very easy: Tap on the sign to prevent access to the camera.
5. The app also creates an entry in the notification bar.
6. If you want to release the camera again, simply pull down the notification bar and tap on the entry. Another tap will lock the camera.
7. There is one restriction, however: You cannot use the app between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. For this you need the Pro version "Camera lock - spyware protection" for 2.99 euros.