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How to Hide Apps on Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21 Plus/S21/S20 Ultra/S20 Plus/S20

Last Updated on August 24, 2022 by Bestusefultips

Do you want to hide app from the app drawer on your Samsung Galaxy S21 series? You can’t see hidden apps in the app drawer and home screen when you hide apps. Here’s how to show or hide apps on Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21 Plus/S21/S20 Ultra/S20 Plus/S20. You can enable and use a secure folder to hide photos, apps, and other files on your Samsung One UI devices. Also, download third-party apps to hide or lock apps on your Samsung devices.

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How do I Hide Apps on Samsung Galaxy?

How to Hide Apps on Galaxy S21 Ultra

Step 1: Long press on the blank space on the home screen.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings icon.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap the Hide apps.

A list of installed apps is the view on your device.

Step 4: Select the Apps from the list you want to hide.

Step 5: Tap on Done at the bottom middle.

Step 6: Go to the app drawer, and you can’t view the hide apps.

How to Find Hidden Apps on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra/S21+/S21

Step 1: Long press on a blank area on the home screen.

Step 2: Tap on the Settings icon.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Hide apps.

Step 4: Unselect the apps and tap on Done at the bottom.

How to Hide Apps (Photos, Files) on Samsung Secure Folder

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Biometrics and security.

Step 3: Tap on the Secure folder.

You can see below the given options.

Add apps: You can add apps you want to lock using a secure folder.

Add files: Add documents or files to a secure folder in your Samsung S21 series.

Step 4: Tap on Add app and select the app you want to hide on Samsung secure folder.

How to Change Secure Folder’s Lock Type on Samsung

Settings > Biometrics & security > Secure folder > Lock type > Confirm you screen lock if set > Select lock type from Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprints

How to Set Time to Lock Secure Folder on Samsung Galaxy

Settings > Biometrics & security > Secure folder > Auto lock secure folder > Choose from Each time I leave an app/When the screen turns off (By default)/After 5 /10/30 minutes, or When phone restarts

Frequently Asked Question:

How do You Hide Things on Samsung Galaxy S21?

You can use Samsung secure folder to hide things on your device like photos, videos, apps, and other files. Secure folder available in biometrics and security settings on your Samsung devices. Enable a secure folder and hide things you want.

How do you Find Hidden Messages on Samsung?

To find hidden messages (Archive Messages) on your Samsung, open the Messages app and tap on three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner. Now, tap on Archived to view all hidden messages listed on your Samsung Galaxy devices. Long-press the message to get back them your message list.

How to Unhide Apps on S20?

To unhide apps on S20, long-press the blank space on the home screen and tap on home settings. Scroll down and tap on hide apps to view the hidden apps list. Tap on the “-“ icon of a specific app to unhide the app from the list. Now, you can access this app from the app drawer and home screen on your Samsung Galaxy device.

Do you use this feature or a third-party app to hide or lock apps on your Samsung Galaxy device? If you have any questions regarding the above tutorial, please tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest Samsung tips and tricks.

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