How To Hide Apps On Android Devices In 2024

1. Hide Apps on OnePlus, Realme, and OPPO Devices

I recently switched to a OnePlus device and the OnePlus launcher has to be one of the most comprehensive and feature-rich launchers out there. Here’s how to hide apps using the same.

2. Hide Apps on Xiaomi Devices (Mi/Redmi/Poco)

3. Hide Apps on Samsung Devices

There’s unfortunately no way to access hidden apps besides going to the Google Play Store, searching for the hidden app, and tapping open.

4. Hide Apps on Nothing Devices

The Nothing launcher allows you to hide apps but there’s no way to lock the hidden apps behind a passcode. You could, however, hide the apps and lock them using the built in app locker.

5. Hide Apps on Any Android Device

If your Android smartphone’s UI lacks the feature to hide app, you will need a third-party launcher. There are many great third-party launchers, but one of the best ones is Lawnchair. That said, keep in mind that it’s not a surefire solution, as anyone can invoke the app from the Play Store app. Hence, to fully guard the hidden apps, you should also use an App Locker on your Android device. There’s unfortunately no way to access hidden apps without unhiding them again using the same process. If you absolutely need the feature, Niagara Launcher also allows you to hide apps but when you want to open the app, you can search for them and they’ll appear. Another excellent app to hide apps and files is Amarok Hider. It’s open source and doesn’t need root access to hide apps.

Give Us App Lock Already, Google!

App lock functionality on Pixel UI has been due for a long time, and it’s weird how what’s arguably one of the most popular features hasn’t made it to arguably one of the “best” Android software experiences. We hope that changes in the future with the release of Android 15 or 16.
And that is how you can hide apps on Android devices. The native methods are very convenient while the third-party ones are a hassle, but still handy options nonetheless. Which phone are you using right now and does it come with the App lock feature? Let us know in the comments below.