One of the most useful features of Windows Phone 8.1 is the inclusion of Notification center that Microsoft calls Action Center. It makes it easy to show notifications from your lock screen, but you might not want folks that pass by to see your data. Here’s a look at Action Center and how to prevent people from accessing it when your phone is locked.
Here’s a quick tip on how to prevent others from seeing your Notification center when your phone is locked.It’s so simple, but something you might have overlooked. There’s one little toggle to turn off if you want to keep your Notification center away from others.
Here’s how to keep your Notification center private when your phone is locked. Just go to -
Settings > notifications + actions > and deselect ‘show notifications in action center when my phone is locked’.
Now when you phone is locked, if someone swipes down to see your notifications, the only thing that will display is the quick-access toggle buttons. Even if that person tries to tap All Settings, the lock screen code will need to be input.
