{"id":647190,"date":"2024-11-09T12:30:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T17:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=647190"},"modified":"2024-11-09T12:34:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T17:34:06","slug":"how-to-add-hidden-apps-to-new-ios-18-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/09\/how-to-add-hidden-apps-to-new-ios-18-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add hidden apps to new iOS 18 iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In iOS 18, Apple introduced features that allow you to lock and hide apps to enhance your privacy. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how you can utilize these features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Locking an App:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>Locate the App:<\/strong> On your Home Screen, find the app you wish to lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Access Quick Actions:<\/strong> Press and hold the app icon until a menu appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Enable Lock:<\/strong> Tap on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Require Face ID\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Require Touch ID\u00e2\u20ac\u009d depending on your device).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. <strong>Confirm:<\/strong> Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode when prompted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once locked, the app will require authentication each time it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s opened, and its content won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t appear in notifications, search results, or Siri suggestions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hiding an App:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>Locate the App:<\/strong> Find the app you want to hide on your Home Screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Access Quick Actions:<\/strong> Press and hold the app icon until the menu appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Enable Hide and Lock:<\/strong> Tap on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hide and Require Face ID\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hide and Require Touch ID\u00e2\u20ac\u009d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. <strong>Confirm:<\/strong> Authenticate when prompted, then tap \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hide App\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to finalize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app will be removed from your Home Screen and placed in a Hidden folder within the App Library. To access hidden apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <strong>Open App Library:<\/strong> Swipe left past all your Home Screen pages to reach the App Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. <strong>Access Hidden Folder:<\/strong> Scroll to the bottom and tap the Hidden folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. <strong>Authenticate:<\/strong> Use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to open the folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find your hidden apps, which you can open or unhide as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Not all apps can be locked or hidden. Core Apple apps like Camera, Maps, and Settings may not support these features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These enhancements in iOS 18 provide greater control over your app privacy and visibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In iOS 18, Apple introduced features that allow you to lock and hide apps to enhance your privacy. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how you can utilize these features: Locking an App: 1. 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