Not sure if there are hidden apps on your iPhone? These apps may be hidden in folders or on other screens. You can find them using a variety of methods, such as using the search feature, checking all home screens, and browsing your app library. In addition, checking App Restrictions or Parental Controls can help you find apps that are otherwise hidden.
Understanding these techniques will give you full control over your iPhone and ensure that no app stays out of sight. Although hiding apps can be done intentionally or accidentally, it can be difficult to find them, especially since iOS 18 is expected to introduce new features that could complicate the process.
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Apps can be hidden for two main reasons:
1. Intentional concealment: You may have intentionally hidden an app to make it invisible.
2. Unauthorized installation: In rare cases, someone with access to your device may have secretly installed an app, but Apple’s security measures usually prevent this.
If someone has your App Store password, they could potentially install and hide apps, but this scenario is rare.
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Looking for hidden apps
Before iOS 18 is released, you can use the following methods to find hidden apps:
1. Check the app library: If an app doesn’t appear on your home screen, it might be in the App Library. Swipe right on your home screen to access it. Apps are organized into categories. You can also swipe down to see a list of all your installed apps.
2. Search in the App Store: If you think an app is missing, it may have been accidentally deleted. Open the App Store, tap your account icon, then select Purchased to view and reinstall previously downloaded apps. If the app is missing from the Store, it may have been removed.
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Find hidden apps with iOS 18
The upcoming iOS 18 will improve the process of finding hidden apps:
1. Access the Hidden Apps folder: Swipe to the App Library and find the Hidden Apps folder. To view this folder, Face ID authentication is required, which provides additional security.
2. Use Face ID: Once you are in the Hidden Apps folder, you can view and manage the apps that are protected by Face ID to prevent unauthorized access.
Non-hidden apps
To restore a hidden app to your home screen:
1. From the app library: Long press the app icon and select “Add to Home Screen”.
2. From the “Hidden Apps” folder: Use the same method to move the app back.
To completely remove an app, long press the icon and select “Remove from device”.
