To find hidden apps on an iPhone, especially with iOS 18 and later, you can follow these methods:
Access Hidden Apps via App Library
- Swipe left past all your Home Screen pages to open the App Library.
- Scroll down to the Hidden folder at the bottom of the App Library.
- Tap the Hidden folder and authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
- The hidden apps will appear here. You can tap to open an app or long-press it to unhide it by selecting "Add to Home Screen" or disabling the "Require Face ID" option
Use Settings to View Hidden Apps
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Apps.
- At the bottom, tap Hidden Apps.
- Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to see a list of hidden apps.
- From here, you can manage or unhide apps as needed
Search for Hidden Apps
- Swipe down on the Home Screen to open Spotlight Search.
- Type the name of the app you want to find.
- If the app appears, tap it to open.
- If it doesn’t appear, it might be hidden or removed from the Home Screen but still in the App Library
Additional Tips
- If apps are hidden on a Home Screen page, you can unhide pages by:
- Touch and hold an empty area on the Home Screen.
- Tap Edit Home Screen or Edit Pages.
- Check any unchecked circles representing hidden pages to unhide them
- Siri can also open hidden apps by voice command if enabled (e.g., "Hey Siri, open [app name]")
- If you accidentally deleted an app, you may need to reinstall it from the App Store
These steps help you locate and manage hidden apps on your iPhone effectively, especially with the new enhanced privacy features introduced in iOS 18 that require authentication to access hidden apps
