How to Hide Apps on OPPO A6 Pro 5G: Step-by-Step Guide

Accessing Security Settings

• 📱 Navigate to your phone's Settings app.
• 🔒 Select Security & Privacy from the settings menu.

Enabling App Hiding Feature

• 🔑 Locate and tap on the Hide Apps option within Security & Privacy.
• ▶️ Tap Get Started to begin the setup process.
• 🔐 You will be prompted to set a privacy password (a 6-digit code is recommended over a simpler one) and a recovery method (email or security question).

Choosing Your Access Method

• 🏠 Access via Home Screen Icon: This creates a special icon on your home screen that, when tapped, allows you to enter your password to view hidden apps. You can customize the icon's name and appearance.
• 📞 Access via Dial Pad: This method requires you to open the phone's dialer, enter a specific code you set up, and then your hidden apps will be displayed.

Hiding and Accessing Apps

• ➕ After setting up your preferred access method, tap Add Apps.
• 🎮 Scroll through the app list and select the applications you wish to hide (e.g., games, private tools).
• 🚫 Once added, these apps will disappear from your home screen, app drawer, and recent tasks.
• 🔓 To access hidden apps, use your chosen method: either tap the customized home screen icon and enter your privacy password, or open the dialer and enter your specific access code.