Chrome: How to enable private browsing lock on Android and iOS

Last week, we learned that a new feature was added to the mobile version of Chrome. For once this emphasizes the protection of user privacy. In fact, the browser now allows you to lock tabs opened in private browsing, making it impossible for a third party to access them.

Originally only available on Android, this feature has finally made its way to the iPhone as well. It still needs to be activated in the settings, and even some manipulations need to be done on Android smartphones that have not yet received the update. Don’t panic, in this article we will tell you everything step by step.

Enabling Chrome’s Private Browsing Protection on Android

If you’ve been following Chrome news diligently on Android, you’re probably familiar with the concept of “flags” that allow you to test new browser features early. This is exactly the method we will use to block private browsing. Descriptions:

1. Open on your smartphone Chrome app
2. Type in the search bar chrome://flags
3. Again type in the search bar private re-authentication
4. From the drop-down menu at the bottom, activated
5. Close it then Restart Chrome
6. To meet Settingslater Privacy and security
7. Enable option Lock incognito tabs when you close Chrome
8. pretend scanning your fingerprints to verify the transaction

Enabling Chrome’s Private Browsing Protection on iPhone

On the iPhone, the process is a little more involved. However, the locking method changes and is replaced by Face ID’s PIN code. The steps to follow are:

1. Open it on your iPhone Chrome app
2. To meet Settingslater Privacy and security
3. Enable option Lock incognito tabs when you close Chrome
4. Between encoded PINE from your smartphone or a Face ID to verify the transaction
5. Close it then Restart Chrome