There are four different ways to conceal apps on Samsung smartphones, making them inaccessible to users.

Locking the screen is undeniably one of the most useful functions available on modern mobile devices, including those manufactured by Samsung. Regrettably, the lock screen function does not always secure the phone from other individuals who wish to know about the hidden programs that are stored on the mobile device.

Therefore, in order to safeguard your privacy, you need to be familiar with the process of hiding applications on Samsung phones. Because of this, you won’t have to worry about opening the screen discretely for fear that other people would see the program. But how exactly? Here’s a basic description.

1. How to hide apps on Samsung phones without apps

You need to be aware that your Samsung device already contains a function that allows you to hide apps before downloading any third-party applications. This function does not make use of any additional software; it just navigates through the settings.

It is easy to conceal programs on Samsung phones even without this application because the process is so straightforward. Please proceed in the following manner:

Launch the phone and go to the main page, often known as the home screen.
To access the hidden app settings menu, pinch the screen using two fingers or press and hold for a few seconds.
When the app menu appears at the bottom of the screen, select “Home Screen Settings” from the menu that appears.
Once the box for configuring your device has opened, select the “Hide Apps” option.
Select the applications from the app drawer that you do not wish to be shown.
When you are through making adjustments, all you have to do to save the changes is click the “Apply” or “Done” button. Okay, got it.

When you go back to the app drawer or home screen, you won’t be able to find the hidden application that you installed before. Even if it does not display on the start page, this does not always indicate that the program has been removed, does it?

You may get it back to its previous state by repeating the procedures from earlier. Simply removing the selected program from the list that was made invisible in step 5 will do the trick. Is that not the case?

2. Using Samsung’s Secure Folder, learn how to conceal programs on your device.

Utilizing a function on the mobile device known as the “Secure Folder” is the second method that may be used to accomplish what has to be done. With this function, you are able to conceal installed programs as if they were not there on your mobile device.

Users of smartphones running Android OS versions 9.0 and higher will be able to make use of the Secure Folder feature. Since this is the program that is installed by default, it is most likely more secure against attacks from viruses as well as data breaches.

Using the Secure Folder function on Samsung smartphones, the following is how to conceal applications:

Launch the “Settings” or “Settings menu” application.
Find the option labeled “Lock Screen & Security,” and then click on it.
Choose the ‘Secure Folder’ option from the menu.
Proceed with the instructions by clicking the “Next” button.
Click the “Start” button to begin the installation process.
Complete the safety questionnaire by logging onto an existing Samsung account. If you don’t already have one, you might start by making one.
Choose a form of protection before opening up the service. There are number passwords, patterns, and PINs available for Irish scanners, provided that your device supports them.
You may either return to the app drawer or the home screen.
Launch the program labeled “Secure Folder.”
To add apps, use the “Add Apps” option.
Select the application that you wish to remain hidden.
To include the application on the list of applications that are hidden from view, use the ‘Add’ button.

3. How to conceal applications on Samsung mobile devices by using the settings

It is possible to conceal applications on a Samsung smartphone through the use of the settings without installing an application. This feature was included by Samsung to make it simpler for users to conceal applications on their mobile devices. So, let’s go over the steps:

To adjust the settings on your Samsung phone, go to the ‘Settings’ menu.
Locate the option labeled “Display,” and then pick it.
To access the menu, select “Home Screen.”
Keep scrolling down until you reach the “Hide App” option.
Choose the program you wish to conceal.
Save settings.

Please take into consideration the possibility that some of the menu titles in this guide will not correspond exactly to those found on your phone. The reason for this is because Samsung will typically update their user interface and user experience on all of their most recent mobile devices. On the other hand, the procedures to conceal applications are not very dissimilar from one another.

4. How to conceal applications on Samsung mobile devices using third-party software

Using programs provided by a third party is the final option. IDN Times went with Nova Launcher for this lesson since it has a function that allows you to save your applications. The following instructions will show you how to utilize Nova Launcher as an application store.

You may get the Nova Launcher app by downloading it and installing it on your Samsung phone.
Launch the program that was completely installed.
Hold down the home screen button.
After it has appeared, choose the “Settings” option from the menu.
Choose the “App Drawer” option from the menu.
Simply scroll down until you reach the option to “Hide Apps.”
When you open the window labeled “Hide Apps,” you will see all of the programs that have been installed on your phone. Simply checking the app will conceal it for you. Done.

Very simple, isn’t it? When compared to Samsung’s stock user interface, the appearance of your phone may be updated and modernized by using the Nova Launcher app.

Samsung smartphones have the ability to automatically build hidden apps that may be found on the homepage and in the app drawer. However, when the search box is used, it is still possible to locate programs that have been hidden. Be very careful, all right?