To access hidden apps on an iPhone, especially with iOS 18 or later, swipe left from your home screen through all pages to reach the App Library. Then scroll down and tap the folder labeled "Hidden," which is secured with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. After authenticating, you can see and open the hidden apps. You may also unhide apps by long-pressing on the app icon inside the hidden folder and selecting the option to remove the Face ID requirement, which will make the app visible again in the regular App Library or Home Screen.
Additionally, if you cannot find a hidden app this way, you can look for it using Spotlight search by swiping down on the Home Screen and typing the app's name. This search can find hidden apps even if they are not visible on the home screen or App Library folders.
Key methods to access hidden apps on iPhone:
- Swipe to the App Library and scroll to the "Hidden" folder, authenticate with Face ID or passcode, then tap the app to open.
- Long-press an app inside the Hidden folder to unhide it.
- Use Spotlight Search by swiping down on the home screen and typing the app's name.
- Ensure the app is not restricted by Screen Time or hidden on a home screen page (which can be managed in settings).
This covers how to find, open, and unhide hidden apps on iPhones with iOS 18 and similar recent versions.
