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The Best Guide to Hide Apps on Your Android Phone: Mastering Privacy

Therefore, if you wish to learn how to hide applications on Android, you must read this article in its entirety.

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The Best Guide to Hide Apps on Your Android Phone: If you reside in a shared household where your phone will be accessed by friends, coworkers, or family members, you should hide apps on Android. There are certain Android applications, including social media applications such as Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, that users frequently wish to protect. Therefore, if you wish to learn how to hide applications on Android, you must read this article in its entirety.

Can Android applications be hidden?

Yes, depending on the Android version of the device, users can easily conceal specific applications for increased privacy and security. Modern Android phones include a “hide apps” feature that allows users to conceal applications.

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How do you conceal programmes on Android?

There are a variety of options available on these devices, regardless of the Android brand, that enable users to conceal apps on Android very readily. However, there are additional launcher applications that assist hide Android applications. The launcher applications provide the additional benefit of theme customization.

Hide applications on the main screen

Android devices come equipped with a feature that allows users to conceal the applications on their phones. From the home interface, the required steps are as follows.

  • Open the preferences menu on your Android.
  • Select the main screen from the settings menu.
  • Search for and select the option to hide applications.
  • Select the applications you wish to hide and then select the confirm button.

These are the steps required to conceal Android applications using the home screen feature.

Utilising the secure folder feature

The secure folder feature is typically available on Samsung devices and allows users to conceal sensitive data. However, the query is how to conceal Android applications using the secure folder option. Additionally, a PIN or password is required to access the folder. The following are the procedures for hiding the applications.

  • From the Samsung mobile settings, navigate to the biometrics option.
  • Choose the encrypted folder menu option.
  • Sign into your Samsung account using your Android device.
  • Select a security method, such as a PIN or a password, and enable the appropriate permissions.
  • On your Samsung mobile device, there is a secure folder shortcut that you can use to conceal applications.
  • You can add applications you desire to conceal to the Secure Folder application

These are the measures to take if you wish to conceal Android applications on your Samsung device.

Using Android Introduced

The Android Launcher application enables users to modify the appearance of Android’s settings. On Android, however, it is possible to conceal applications by using the launcher app. You can conceal the application on your Android phone that you do not want others to see. Consequently, if you want to know how to hide applications on Android using the Android launcher, refer to the steps below.

  • Microsoft Starter
  • Select any empty area on the main screen.
  • Select the settings menu for the launcher, and then select Hidden applications.
  • Select the applications you wish to conceal on your Android device by clicking hidden apps and then selecting them from the list that appears.
  • Nova Launcher
  • You must install the application Nova Launcher Prime.
  • Make the application the default application launcher.
  • Open the Nova Launcher Prime settings and activate the additional features.
  • Hide the applications on your Android device that you desire to conceal.
  • Turning off the Applications

This is the final method for hiding applications on Android devices if none of the others work. Due to the fact that this is a system-based procedure, it is highly effective, and you can rapidly conceal applications. Follow these steps to learn how to hide applications on Android using the disable feature.

  • Choose the application that you desire to conceal.
  • Long-press the application’s button.
  • Select the option to deactivate.

Another means of achieving the same result is:

  • Launch the preferences menu on your device.
  • Select the app you desire to disable from the Apps section.
  • To disable the application, select the option shown below.

After disabling it, the application disappears from the home interface of your Android device. This is one of the simplest methods to conceal Android apps without using third-party software.

Last Words

While hiding applications is a common practise because no one would want to reveal their private applications to others, it is not a requirement. There are a variety of methods to conceal apps on Android, some of which require additional downloads while others are built-in. However, if you wish to learn how to conceal Android applications using these features, you must read the entire article.

 

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