📋 Summary

Add a Simple Mode (also known as Kid Mode or Locked Mode) to LaunchBox for Android. This mode hides or password-locks all settings and advanced menus, creating a simplified, safe interface — ideal for children and for users running LaunchBox as their home screen launcher.

🎯 Feature Overview

Simple Mode would include:

• A restricted UI that only shows games, platforms, and basic navigation

• Hidden or locked settings menus, requiring a PIN or password to access

• Optional override for exiting LaunchBox, preventing kids from accidentally leaving the launcher

• Works seamlessly with the new Android home-screen launcher support

• Toggle in settings (e.g. “Enable Simple Mode”) with PIN setup

Potential extra options:

• Disable deletion or editing of games

• Disable playlist creation or modifications

• Disable emulator configuration access

• Optional “Simple Theme” with larger buttons and fewer options

🧒 Example Use Case

A parent sets a handheld Android device to boot directly into LaunchBox.

Simple Mode hides all settings, preventing children from:

• Resetting configurations

• Breaking emulator setups

• Exiting to Android accidentally

• Deleting or modifying games

Kids see only the game library and can launch games safely.

📦 Benefits

• Perfect for kid-friendly handheld setups

• Prevents accidental setting changes

• Pairs incredibly well with home screen launcher mode

• Cleaner UI for users who prefer a minimalist, console-like experience

• Makes LaunchBox Android more robust for shared devices