Terminal and method for managing launch of an application of a terminal

A terminal, comprising a processor, a memory, a communication interface and a communication bus, wherein the communication bus and the communication interface are configured to acquire data, the memory is configured to store program instructions, the processor is configured to execute the program instructions and to perform a method for managing launch of an application, the method comprises:

• receiving a first indication from a user, wherein the first indication indicates that the launch of the application needs to be banned;
• in response to the first indication, setting the application to a launch-restricted state, wherein the launch-restricted state means that the application is prohibited from being launched by itself or by other applications;
• receiving a second indication from a user, wherein the second indication indicates that the launch-restricted state needs to be removed;
• and
• in response to the second indication, setting the application to a launch-allowable state, wherein the launch-allowable state means that the application is allowed to be launched by itself or by other applications.