OnePlus Pad Go 2: How to Hide Apps and Set a Privacy Password

Accessing Hidden Apps Settings

• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings on your OnePlus Pad Go 2.
• 🔒 Scroll down to Security & privacy and select Special features.
• 👆 Tap on Hide apps to begin the setup process.

Setting Up Your Privacy Password

• 🔑 If you haven't set a password, you'll be prompted to create one. Choose your preferred type: pattern or PIN.
• ✅ Confirm your password by entering it again.
• 📧 For password recovery, it's crucial to link your privacy password to a recovery email or set up a security question.

Choosing an Access Method

• 🚪 You have two options to access your hidden apps: Access code or a Home screen folder.
• 🔢 To use an access code, set a code that starts and ends with a hash (#) and contains 1-16 numbers in between.
• 🖼️ Alternatively, customize a home screen folder icon and name (e.g., disguise it as a music app) to access hidden apps.

Hiding and Accessing Apps

• ➕ Select the apps you wish to hide from the list and choose to hide their home screen icons.
• 🚀 To access hidden apps via code, open your phone app and enter the custom access code.
• 📂 If using the home screen folder method, tap the customized folder icon and enter your privacy password to view hidden applications.