How do I deactivate the app "App Lock"?

To deactivate the "App Lock" application on your Android device, you can follow these methods:

Method 1: Force Stop App Lock

1. Open Settings: Go to your device's Settings app.
2. Access Apps: Navigate to the "Apps" or "Applications" section.
3. Find App Lock: Scroll down and select "App Lock" from the list of installed apps.
4. Force Stop: Tap on "Force Stop" to temporarily disable App Lock, allowing you to access locked apps without entering the lock pattern15.

Method 2: Uninstall App Lock

1. Open Settings: Access your device's Settings app.
2. Access Apps: Go to the "Apps" or "Applications" section.
3. Find App Lock: Locate "App Lock" in the list of installed apps.
4. Uninstall: Tap on "Uninstall" to completely remove App Lock from your device, thereby disabling all app locks15.

Method 3: Disable App Usage Access

1. Open Settings: Go to your device's Settings app.
2. Access Security: Navigate to the "Security" section.
3. Advanced Settings: Look for "Apps with usage access" under the Advanced settings.
4. Disable App Lock: Find "App Lock" in the list and toggle off its usage access to disable it15.

Method 4: Reset App Lock Pattern

1. Open App Lock: Launch the App Lock app.
2. Forgot Password: Tap on the "Forgot Password" option.
3. Receive Security Code: Have the security code sent to your registered email.
4. Reset Pattern: Enter the code and reset your App Lock pattern15.

Method 5: Reboot in Safe Mode

1. Press Power Button: Hold the power button until the power options appear.
2. Restart in Safe Mode: Tap "Restart" while holding the power button to enter Safe Mode, where App Lock won't run15.

Additional Method: Using a Third-Party Tool

If you're unable to access your device due to a forgotten pattern, you can use tools like 4uKey for Android or DroidKit to remove the lock without losing data15.