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Screenshot Protection

WebLibre includes a Screenshot Protection setting that prevents the operating system and other apps from capturing screenshots or screen recordings while you use the browser. Private tabs also block screenshots by default, even if browser-wide Screenshot Protection is off.

This is useful when:

  • you regularly screen-share with another app and want WebLibre’s content excluded

  • you do not want apps with screen-recording permission to capture your browsing

  • you handle sensitive accounts and want an extra UI-level guard

Turn It On

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security

  2. Turn on Screenshot Protection

The setting takes effect immediately for new screens. You may need to leave and re-enter a screen for it to apply there.

What It Does

When the setting is on:

  • Android-level screenshots taken inside WebLibre come out blank

  • Screen recordings show a blank frame instead of WebLibre’s content

  • Recent-app previews of WebLibre may also appear blank, depending on your device

What It Does Not Do

Screenshot Protection is a UI-level guard. It does not:

  • prevent another device from photographing your screen

  • prevent accessibility services or root-level tools from reading the screen

  • protect content that has already been screenshotted before you turned the setting on

Screenshots in Private Tabs

If you need to capture something in a private tab, turn on Allow screenshots in private tabs in Settings > Privacy & Security. This is off by default. It does not override browser-wide Screenshot Protection: if that setting is on, screenshots remain blocked throughout WebLibre.

For broader privacy choices, see the Privacy & Security Overview.

Tips

  • If a legitimate app you trust needs to record your WebLibre screen (for example, a screen-sharing helper), turn the setting off temporarily and turn it back on afterwards.

  • Combine Screenshot Protection with App Lock if you want both an unlock barrier and a capture guard.