Can I lock or hide every app I want to lock on the iPhone?
You can lock most apps, including messages and third -party apps in the App Store.
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However, Apple does not allow you to lock or hide certain core system apps such as settings. It is worth pressing and holding an app to see which quick action options appear.
Shipping hidden apps still reports on the iPhone?
No. Once hidden, the app does not send any notifications until you open them again. That also means that reports of a hidden app do not appear on your lock screen in previews or in the notification center.
How do I find my hidden apps on the iPhone?
Hidden apps live in a special folder in your app library. Swipe from the right to open the app library, browse all the way to the bottom, tap the folder with the Hidden label and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your access code. You will then see the hidden apps in it.
How do I unlock an app for or do I unlock?
If you change your mind, it is easy to bring an app back to the surface.
Go to the app library, find the app (including if it is in the hidden folder), touch the app and do not hold the app and do not require Face ID (or Touch ID or pass code). Authenticate one last time and the app will be released again and visibly in your app library.
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If you want it again on your home screen, just touch it and hold it and tap Add to the home screen.
Can I lock and hide an app on my iPad?
Yes. The steps are exactly the same.
Why would I want to lock or hide my apps?
Apart from keeping children from apps such as YouTube, you can lock or hide apps to help manage your own user habits.
Other reasons include reducing distractions, losing your home screen and app library, and simply wanting to protect your privacy better by preventing others from seeing your data.
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