Have you ever hidden an app on your iPhone and later struggled to find it? Don’t worry, there is an easy solution. Hidden apps aren’t deleted; you can find them by heading to the Hidden folder in the App Library. Let’s take a closer look at how to unhide apps on your iPhone.

How To Open Hidden Apps on iPhone?

Here’s a simple way to access apps that you’ve hidden on your iPhone.

  1. On your Home Screen, swipe all the way left until you land on the App Library.
  2. Head down the list to find the Hidden apps group.
  3. Authenticate using your Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode.
  4. Now simply tap the app you need to open.

    image the list to find the Hidden apps group

How To Unhide Apps on iPhone?

If you don’t wish to hide apps anymore, you can move them back to the home screen. Here’s how:

  1. Swipe left on your Home Screen until you reach the App Library.
  2. Scroll down and tap on the Hidden folder.
  3. Use Face ID/Touch ID, or a passcode to unlock the hidden apps.
  4. Long-press the app you want to unhide and choose “Don’t Require Face ID.”
    image to choose Don’t Require Face ID
  5. Then, press and hold the app again and tap “Add to Home Screen.”
    image to tap Add to Home Screen

Now that you are aware of how to unhide apps, it becomes very simple to deal with your iPhone’s Home Screen. Use the method that suits you the best and bring back your apps to view.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will unhiding an app erase any of my information?

No, unhiding an app only returns it to the Home Screen. Your app information remains intact.

What if the app is not in the Hidden folder?

In that case, attempt a search with Spotlight Search or alternatively, check if the app is restricted in Screen Time settings.

How do I see if an app is hidden in the App Library?

If an app is not on your Home Screen, search for it in the App Library or with Spotlight. If it is there, it is only hidden, not erased.

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