iPhone from the famous US brand Apple always wants to satisfy the users with its unique features. And when it is about your privacy then be assured that the phone will not let you down.
We All Need Trustworthy System to Protect our Privacy
It's quite obvious that you might not want others to have access to your mobile and know what you have in store or installed in your phone. Hiding apps from the home screen of your iPhone is totally justified.
iPhone has Totally Got your Privacy Protected?
Look, the brand might have premium security checks but there are certain exceptions. let's understand one such limitation . When you are hiding any app in your iPhone it is not as invisible as you are thinking.
Yes, the iOS has kept your app in lock and hidden state in that particular iPhone device of yours for sure. But when you keep the same app in your other iPad or other iPhone then it is not hidden on those devices. To secure them you have to repeat the process on those particular devices.
A Quick Guide to Understand the Privacy Feature
Put your fingers at work and ask them to first swipe through your home screen until you find the app you want to hide. When you spot the app press on it's icon and you will find the quick actions menu popping up.
From that pop up you have to touch or click on the option that reads 'Require Face ID'. Now this name might varry from model to model. Here, you have to read the options carefully.
If you wish just to lock the app then the above mentioned option is enough. But if you want both to lock and vanish the icon from the home screen then press on the option of Hide and 'Require Face ID'.
If you only lock then you can easily access the app only by using either Face ID or Touch ID or Password. With hiding you can actually enjoy your privacy completely. Only and only you can use the app. Any other person or snooper don't have permission of accessing or even looking at your app.
Once you select your preference your phone will notify you. It will say that you won't receive any notification or calls or alerts from those hidden apps. You will have another warning. It will say that your app is reachable by someone using settings under screen time, battery usage by that app or by scrolling the app store purchasing history.
After all of these if you are satisfied then you can move ahead and press the option of hide app.
Find the Hidden App
Once the icon is vanished from the screen and you need to use it, you have a way to find it. Simply scroll left and go to the app library. In the bottom you will find a hidden named folder. You have to press the folder and authenticate your access. When the icon appears you have to tap it again and authenticate yourself again to open it.
How can you Bring back the Icon on Home Screen?
When you feel you don't need to hide your app anymore you will need to simply tap the icon and press it in your hidden folder. When the option appears just click 'Don't Require ID' (face touch or passcode). You can finish your task after you just authenticate yourself.
Hope this article was of help to you and now you can use your iPhone even smoother than before. Your privacy is now in safe hands and Apple knows to keep them secured.
