Method 1: Using the App Drawer
The easiest and simplest way to hide apps on a Samsung Galaxy is by using the App Drawer. Follow these steps:
1. Open the App Drawer by tapping on the App icon on your home screen.
2. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Select “Home Screen Settings.”
4. Tap on “Hide Apps.”
5. Choose the apps you want to hide by tapping the box next to each app.
6. Tap on “Apply” at the top right corner of your screen.
7. The apps you selected will now be hidden from the App Drawer.
To access the apps you have hidden, follow these steps:
1. Open the App Drawer.
2. Swipe down and tap on the search bar.
3. Type in the name of the app you want to open.
4. The app will appear in the search results. Tap on it to open it.
Method 2: Using a Third-Party App
If you want to take your app-hiding game to the next level, you can use a third-party app. There are many apps available on the Google Play Store designed for this purpose, but the one we recommend is Nova Launcher.
Nova Launcher is one of the most popular Android launchers, and it allows you to customize your entire home screen. Using Nova Launcher to hide apps on your Samsung Galaxy is easy:
1. Download and install Nova Launcher from the Google Play Store.
2. Launch Nova Launcher and set it as your default launcher.
3. Long-press on the home screen and select “Widgets.”
4. Scroll down until you find the Nova Launcher widget called “Nova Actions.”
5. Drag the “Nova Actions” widget to the home screen.
6. Select “Hide Apps” from the widget menu.
7. Select the apps you want to hide.
8. The apps you selected will now be hidden from the app drawer.
To access the apps you have hidden, follow these steps:
1. Long-press on the home screen and select “Widgets.”
2. Scroll down until you find the Nova Launcher widget called “Nova Actions.”
3. Drag the “Nova Actions” widget to the home screen.
4. Select “Unhide Apps” from the widget menu.
5. Choose the apps you want to unhide.
6. The apps you selected will now be visible in the app drawer.
Hiding apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone is a great way to keep your personal information private. Whether you prefer using the App Drawer or a third-party app like Nova Launcher, hiding your apps is as easy as following a few simple steps. By trying these methods, you can ensure that only the apps you want to share are visible on your home screen.