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Help Play Store PIN

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jsmith218

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Sorry if this isn't in the right section. My question is why won't the play store ask for my PIN? I have it set up but I never need to enter it. Does it only ask for a PIN for apps that cost money and not free apps?
 
in settings after you setup your pin an option appears (maybe it was there all along?) to use pin for purchases. this needs to be checked to use your pin :) but im not sure if its to prevent just payed apps or all apps from download without it :confused:
 
h4x0rj3ff said:
in settings after you setup your pin an option appears (maybe it was there all along?) to use pin for purchases. this needs to be checked to use your pin :) but im not sure if its to prevent just payed apps or all apps from download without it :confused:
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I do have that box checked, it would be nice to be able to enable a pin for free apps so kids can't download anything they want.
 
have you searched for some sort of app locking app? not really sure whats out there but i would imagine that theres an app somewhere to password protect other apps.... i might have to do some googling tonight -- i will report back with what i find (if anything)

EDIT: if you search the play store for "app protector" there are alot of free and payed apps that will help you lock down the play store. the first app looks promising (smart app protector(app lock))
 
h4x0rj3ff said:
have you searched for some sort of app locking app? not really sure whats out there but i would imagine that theres an app somewhere to password protect other apps.... i might have to do some googling tonight -- i will report back with what i find (if anything)

EDIT: if you search the play store for "app protector" there are alot of free and payed apps that will help you lock down the play store. the first app looks promising (smart app protector(app lock))
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I didn't realize there were apps for that purpose, thanks for the tip.
 
jsmith218 said:
I installed that app, looks useful but the play store is not on the list of protected apps.
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hmm... it was in the screenshot :) maybe play around in the settings a bit im downloading it now so i can help a little better. you installed smart app protector(app lock) right?

EDIT: lol glad you could figure it out :) uninstalling the app now :)
 
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