How to lock or hide apps on your iPhone for even more privacy

Did you know you can lock or hide individual apps? iPhone Want even more privacy?

Whether you’re giving your phone to someone else or want to restrict certain apps, we’ll show you how to lock or hide apps using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. You can do it stress-free with simple steps.

How to lock an app

Step 1: Go to the home screen.

Step II: Find the app you want to lock.

Step III: Press and hold the app icon until a menu appears.

Step IV: Tap Require Face ID (or Touch ID or passcode) and repeat.

Step V: Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode.

The app is currently locked and no notifications, search results, or Siri suggestion.

heads up: System apps such as Calculator, Camera, and Maps cannot be locked.

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How to unlock locked apps

Step 1: Tap the app from the home screen.

Step II: Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.

How to unlock

Step 1: Long press the app icon.

Step II: Tap “No Face ID (or Touch ID or passcode) required” to authenticate.

Want to take things even further? You can hide apps so they remain in your app library even when they disappear from your home screen.

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How to hide apps

Step I: Go to the home screen.

Step II: Press and hold the app icon until a menu appears.

Step III: Tap Require Face ID (or Touch ID or passcode).

Step IV: Tap “Hide and Require Face ID” to authenticate.

Step V: The app will be moved to a hidden folder in your app library.

How to access hidden apps

Step 1: Swipe left on your home screen to access your App Library.

Step II: Scroll to the bottom and tap Hidden Folders.

Step III: After authenticating, tap the app to open it.

How to return the app to the home screen

Step 1: Open the hidden folder in your app library.

Step II: Long press on the app[Face ID を必要としない]Select and authenticate.

Note: Apps that are preinstalled on iOS 18 or later cannot be hidden. Only apps downloaded from the App Store can be hidden.

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