How to Hide App in Samsung: A Complete Guide

Want to hide some apps on your Samsung phone? Hiding apps on Samsung phones is easy and can really help. Be it for privacy, or decluttering your home screen, Samsung has built-in features that help you get the job done without much hassle. So to help you out, here’s a guide on how to hide an app in Samsung devices including phones and tablets.

Why Hide Apps on Samsung Devices?

There are lots of reasons why you may want to hide apps:

• Privacy: Keep Private Information Private.
• Decluttering: The home screen is your working space.
• Parental control: Block access to certain apps for children.

Hide App in Samsung Using Built-in Features

This means that you can still hide apps without having to install third-party apps since Samsung offers an in-built option as well to do the same. Follow these steps:

1. Open Settings:
   • Go to your Home Screen.
   • Click on Settings (gear icon).
2. Go To Home Screen Settings:
   • Tap on Display. (if you scroll down)
   • Select Home Screen.
3. Select Hide Apps:
   • Tap on Hide Apps.
   • A list of apps will appear.
4. Choose Apps to Hide:
   • Choose the apps to hide.
   • Press Apply or Done.

Your chosen apps will no longer appear on the home screen or in the app drawer.

How to Password Protect Samsung Apps Hidden

To maintain even more privacy, use Samsung Secure Folder:

1. Set Up Secure Folder:
   • Go to Settings.
   • Go to Biometrics and Security.
   • Choose Secure Folder and go through the setup.
2. Enable Apps for Secure Folder
   • Open Secure Folder.
   • Tap Add Apps.
   • Tap Add after selecting the apps you want to hide.
3. Set a Password:
   • Select a password32, PIN, or pattern.
   • Set up Fingerprint or Face ID if supported

This way you can only open hidden apps with a password.

How to Access Hide Apps Samsung

Opening hidden apps is easy:

1. For Hidden Apps (No Password):
   • Go to Settings.
   • Press on Display > Home Screen > Hide Apps.
   • To unhide it, deselect the app.
2. For Secure Folder Apps:
   • Run Secure Folder with your password or fingertip.
   • Go to the folder to find your hidden apps

How to Hide Apps in Samsung Phones with Third-Party Apps

For more advanced features, use third-party apps such as Nova Launcher:

1. To do this Download Nova Launcher from the Google Play Store.
2. Make Nova Launcher Your Default Launcher.
3. Hide Apps in Nova — Go to Nova Settings > App Drawer > Hide Apps.
4. Choose the apps you would like to hide.

How to Hide Apps in Samsung Tab

The method to hide apps on a Samsung tab is pretty much the same as using it on a phone:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Go to Display > Home Screen > Hide Apps.
3. Choose the apps you want to hide and apply the changes.

How to Handle Hidden Apps

• For sensitive information, rely on Secure Folder.
• set a good password for extra protection.
• Keep your device updated with the latest security patches.

Conclusion

Now you are aware of how to hide apps in Samsung successfully! Samsung makes it easy to keep your privacy intact, whether you take advantage of the built-in feature, Secure Folder, or a third-party app. You can now easily hide apps on your Samsung phone or tab, and unhide them whenever required.