Hiding apps can differ depending on your device and operating system. Here's a guide for both Android and iPhone:
Open the Home Screen Settings (tap and hold on the home screen, then select "Settings").
Look for the option labeled Hide Apps or Hidden Apps.
Select the apps you want to hide and confirm.
Using a Third-Party Launcher:
Install a launcher such as Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher from the Google Play Store.
Configure settings to hide apps:
In Nova Launcher, go to Nova Settings > App Drawer > Hide Apps and select the apps you want to hide.
Disabling Apps (as an Alternative):
Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name].
Select Disable to remove it from the app drawer (you can enable it later if needed).
Drag the app to the App Library to hide it from view on the home screen.
Access the App Library by swiping to the right-most page of your home screen.
Hiding Apps in Folders
Open a folder.
Drag the app into the folder and place it on the second or further page within that folder.
Using Screen Time Settings:
Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Turn on Restrictions and then select Allowed Apps to hide particular apps, such as Safari or Mail.
Hide Apps through Search:
Settings > Siri & Search
Locate the app and disable Show in Search and Show Suggestions.
General Information
To remove hiding apps, follow the same instructions and flip the settings around
Keep in mind that hidden apps do not disable them from running or opening when accessed by search or notifications, unless the app is disabled.
For Android Devices
Using the Built-In Settings (on Some Devices):Open the Home Screen Settings (tap and hold on the home screen, then select "Settings").
Look for the option labeled Hide Apps or Hidden Apps.
Select the apps you want to hide and confirm.
Using a Third-Party Launcher:
Install a launcher such as Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher from the Google Play Store.
Configure settings to hide apps:
In Nova Launcher, go to Nova Settings > App Drawer > Hide Apps and select the apps you want to hide.
Disabling Apps (as an Alternative):
Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name].
Select Disable to remove it from the app drawer (you can enable it later if needed).
For iPhones (iOS Devices)
Using App Library:Drag the app to the App Library to hide it from view on the home screen.
Access the App Library by swiping to the right-most page of your home screen.
Hiding Apps in Folders
Open a folder.
Drag the app into the folder and place it on the second or further page within that folder.
Using Screen Time Settings:
Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Turn on Restrictions and then select Allowed Apps to hide particular apps, such as Safari or Mail.
Hide Apps through Search:
Settings > Siri & Search
Locate the app and disable Show in Search and Show Suggestions.
General Information
To remove hiding apps, follow the same instructions and flip the settings around
Keep in mind that hidden apps do not disable them from running or opening when accessed by search or notifications, unless the app is disabled.
