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LifestyleVIVA Banyuwangi – Have you ever felt uncomfortable because there are certain applications on your Android phone that you want to hide? Whether it’s a personal application, a game that makes you forget the time, or banking application that wants to be safer from the reach of others. Calm down, you are not alone. Many Android users are looking for ways to maintain privacy or just make the home screen look neater. The good news, you can hide applications on Android without the need to root on your cellphone! Come on, see the guide on how to hide applications on Android without root so that your cellphone is more private and neat!
Use the default Android feature
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Some Android mobile manufacturers have provided default features to hide applications. This feature is usually in the launcher settings or front screen settings. For example, on a Samsung cellphone, you can enter Settings or Settings> Home Screen or front screen> hide apps or hide applications. There, you can choose which applications you want to hide from the application drawer and main screen. HP Xiaomi or Huawei also has similar features in security or security or App Lock settings. This is the simplest and safest way because there is no need to install additional applications.
Take advantage of a safe folder or personal space
Some Android brands have default security features such as Secure Folder on Samsung or Private Space on Huawei/Xiaomi. These features create separate space on your cellphone that is protected with a password or fingerprint. You can move or duplicate the application into this safe folder, so that only you can access it. Applications in the safe folder will not be seen on the Home Screen or Main Application Drawer. This can also be tried for higher privacy.
Use a third party launcher
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If your cellphone doesn’t have a default feature to hide the application, you can try installing a third -party launcher from the Google Play Store. Many popular launchers such as Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, or Microsoft Launcher that provide features to hide applications. The way is usually quite easy, after launcher installed, enter the launcher settings, find the “hide apps” or “app drawer settings” option, then select the application you want to hide. This launcher also often has an option to hide the application icon and manage special gestures to open it.
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