Keeping things a secret: How to hide
apps on your Vivo phone
How to Hide Apps in Vivo: Are there any apps on your Vivo phone that you would like to keep hidden from prying eyes? Whether it's a social media app you check occasionally or a budget tool you don't want others to see, Vivo offers a built-in feature to help you achieve digital privacy. Here's how to hide apps on your Vivo phone:
Hiding apps with password or PIN
1. Access the Settings menu: Launch the Settings app on your Vivo phone. This is your first step towards keeping certain apps away from the eyes of others.
2. Navigate to Security: Depending on your Vivo model, you may find the security settings under "Fingerprint, Face & Password" or simply "Security". This section is where you'll begin configuring your privacy settings.
3. Dive into Privacy: Within Security Settings, locate "Privacy" or "Privacy & App Encryption." This is the gateway to managing your hidden apps.
4. Unlock the Vault: You may need to enter your existing privacy password, PIN, or pattern. If you haven't setup any yet, now is the time to do so for an extra layer of security. This ensures that only you can access hidden apps.
5. Unveil hidden features: Look for "Hide app" or "Hide app" within privacy settings. This feature allows you to control which apps appear on your home screen.
6. Select your secret apps: A list of apps will appear. Toggle the switches next to the apps you want to hide. This step hides the app icon from your home screen, keeping your app usage secret.
7. Confirmation is key: You may see a confirmation prompt to make sure you want to hide the app. Tap "OK" or confirm as directed to finalize the process.
Voila! Your selected apps disappear from the home screen, creating a more private and personalized digital environment.
Accessing hidden apps: a secret swipe
Here's the part that's not so secret: You'll need your privacy password, PIN, or pattern to access your hidden apps. But there's a nice way to do it without having to go to the Settings menu every time.
1. Enable Hidden App View: Within the App Hiding menu (Settings > Security/Fingerprint, Face & Password > Privacy > App Hiding), find the "View hidden apps" option and turn it on. This enables a shortcut for quick access to your hidden apps.
2. The Magic Gesture: Now, from your Home screen, swipe up with two fingers from the bottom of the screen. This gesture brings up the hidden apps menu.
3. Unlock and Access: Enter your privacy password, PIN or pattern when prompted. You will then see a list of your hidden apps ready to launch. This ensures that even when hidden, your apps are easily accessible when needed.
Important Notes:
- This feature is generally available on Vivo phones running Funtouch OS 9.0 or higher, except the Dual Display variant. Make sure your device is compatible to use this privacy feature.
- Hidden apps will not receive notifications, so you will need to access them via a two-finger swipe gesture to check for updates. This may be a compromise for additional privacy.
- Showing apps is as easy as hiding them. Follow the same steps and toggle off the switches for the hidden apps you want to show again on the home screen. This flexibility allows you to manage your apps as your privacy needs change.
By following these steps, you can keep your app selection private on your Vivo phone. Remember, this feature hides the app icon, not the app itself. Hidden apps will still use storage space and may run background processes. This comprehensive guide ensures that you can easily enjoy a high level of digital privacy.!