How to Hide Apps on iPhone Using Face ID for Enhanced Privacy

Hiding an App with Face ID

• 💡 To hide an app on your iPhone, select the app you wish to conceal.
• 👆 Hold down on the app icon until a menu appears, then choose "Require Face ID" and "Hide and Require Face ID".
• 🔒 Your iPhone will prompt for Face ID confirmation to complete the hiding process.

Accessing Hidden Apps

• 📁 Hidden apps are moved to a special "Hidden Folder" which is not visible on your home screen or in the Apple Library.
• 🔑 To access this folder, tap on it and authenticate using your Face ID or passcode.
• 📱 Once unlocked, the app will appear, and you may need to use Face ID again to open and use it.

Managing Hidden Apps

• ⚠️ Keep in mind that when an app is hidden, you will not receive notifications from it.
• 🔄 To unhide an app, hold down on its icon in the hidden folder and select "Don't Require Face ID".
• ✅ Confirm the action with your Face ID, and the app will be unlocked and visible again.