How to Hide Apps on Android, Available for All HP Brands

Everyone has secrets. No exception for those of you who are in a boyfriend relationship to those who are married. And now, most of us use our cellphones to store them. Not without reason, because it’s easy. Yes, just run how to hide the application below.

Previously, the author had thoroughly explored how to hide files on Android. Be it photo files, videos, and various other file types.

It’s just that, as we can conclude from the previous article, you can only use that method to hide files. Even though now the secret is not only photo or video files, right?

Yes, there must be some readers who have a secret application. Whether it’s dual WhatsApp or any other app. And the threat is even greater if you have nosy friends or possessive girlfriends and wives.

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5 Ways to Hide Apps on Android Phones

Well, for this Android HP tips article, team Droila will explain how to hide applications on Android phones. Based on the author’s search, there are five steps you can try. So, just take a look at the description below and practice the steps, OK?

Use AppLock

As the name suggests, this feature provides you with a service to lock apps. To access it is also easy, you can use a password (pattern or number) and fingerprint.

For example, you can lock the Gallery app or Google Photos. That way, other people who use your cellphone will not open the application. And to start this step, you can download AppLock app on Play Store.

More clearly, see the description below, yes.

Download the AppLock application via the Play Store then follow the instructions
Swipe up then select the app you want to lock.
As an unlock key, you can use a fingerprint lock service. This feature is under the tab Protect.

Using Nova Launcher

There are many application options launcher for Android. And there are many similar applications that provide services to hide applications with just a few steps.

One of the best app hide service providers is Nova Launcher. It’s just that, you need to subscribe to the Premium version of this application to enjoy the service.

For steps on how to hide applications using Nova Launcher, here are the descriptions:

Download and install the Nova Launcher application via the Play Store.
Set as default launcher
Go to settings on Nova Launcher app
Open menu App Drawer, then select Hide Apps
Fill in the checkboxes available next to the apps you want to hide
Meanwhile, to use the application that you hide, just type its name in the Nova Launcher search box

Disable Apps Via Android Settings

You can disable or hide apps by simply deactivating them. It’s easy, really. You can do this through the Android cellphone settings.

However, this method can only be applied to applications bloatware. Or also better known as the default Android application. As for applications that you download from the Play Store, you can’t hide them using this method.

To disable the application, here are the steps:

open Settings App on your Android phone
Select menu Apps & Notifications
choose See All Apps
Search and find the app you want to hide
Enter the application, then tap the button Disable, then select Disable app

Hide Apps on Samsung Phones

Lucky for those of you who use Samsung products. You see, hiding applications on this cellphone has proven to be easy. In fact, it only takes a few steps. So, for those of you who use a Samsung cellphone, see the description of the steps below, yes.

Open the app page menu
Tap the vertical three dots icon located in the upper right corner of the screen
Select menu Home Screen Settings
Find and tap menu Hide App
Select the app you want to hide
Tap the button Apply so that the system can execute your command

Hiding Apps on Xiaomi Phones

Just like Samsung, how to hide applications on Xiaomi cellphones is known to be easy. You see, developers have equipped all of their products with these features. It’s just that, to hide the application, you need to activate the feature first.

More complete, directly apply the steps below, yes.

Open the app Arrangement, then look for the menu App Lock. Tap the gear icon.
Shift toogle on choice Hidden Apps
Tap menu Manage Hidden Apps
Next, a selection of applications that you can hide will appear. Just choose. Automatically, the system will hide the application.

After the description this time about how to hide the application. Three of the steps above you can apply to all types Android Phone, how come. So, just choose and practice it. That way, all the secrets you have can be more secure.

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