The query addresses whether the Android operating system offers a built-in feature analogous to Apple’s Guided Access. This functionality allows users to lock a device into a single application, restricting access to other apps and device features. This is particularly useful in environments such as educational settings, public kiosks, or when providing a device to children where limiting functionality is desired.
Such a feature is important for enhancing security, focusing user attention, and simplifying the user experience in specific contexts. Historically, limiting device functionality required third-party applications or custom ROMs. A native implementation offers a more integrated and reliable solution, improving accessibility and reducing the potential for unauthorized device usage.
