iOS 18 hacks: Apple rolled out iOS 18 for all supported iPhone models earlier this month. This new mobile operating system comes with many new features, including the ability to lock and hide apps for more privacy.
As Apple explains on its support page, with the iOS 18 update, iPhone users can lock and hide apps they don't want others to access. This feature uses Face ID, Touch ID, or a user's passcode to lock an app and restrict access to it. Additionally, the company says that when a user locks an app, the information inside it is not visible in other places on the iPhone. This list includes notification preview, search, Siri suggestions and call history etc.
Apple says on its support page, “When you lock or hide an app on your device, it's locked or hidden only on that device. An app's locked or hidden status doesn't sync with iCloud. Is.” So, here is a step-by-step guide that will help iPhone users to lock and hide apps on their device:
How to lock apps on iPhone in iOS 18
Step 1: Download iOS 18 on your iPhone.
Step 2: Go to the home screen.
Step 3: Look for the app you want to lock.
Step 4: Press and hold the app icon until the Quick Actions menu opens.
Step 5: Tap the 'Require Face ID' option.
Step 6: Tap Require Face ID again.
Step 7: Now authenticate your selection using Face ID.
How to open locked apps
Step 1: Go to your iPhone's Home screen.
Step 2: Find the app you want to open.
Step 3: Tap on the app and then authenticate using Face ID.
How to Hide Apps on iPhone in iOS 18
Step 1: Go to your iPhone's Home screen.
Step 2: Find the app you want to hide.
Step 3: Press and hold the app icon until the Quick Actions menu opens.
Step 4: Tap the Require Face ID option.
Step 5: Tap Hide and Require Face ID.
Step 6: Authenticate using Face ID.
Step 7: Tap on Hide app option.
how to open hidden apps
Step 1: Go to the Home screen on your iPhone.
Step 2: Swipe all your home screen pages left to go to the App Library.
Step 3: Tap on Hidden folder under App Library.
Step 4: Now authenticate using Face ID.
Step 5: The app will appear in the hidden folder.
Step 6: Tap on the app and then authenticate using Face ID.
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