To open hidden apps on your Realme 9 Pro+, open the Phone/Dialer app, enter your custom access code (e.g., #1234#), and the hidden app folder will appear. If you forgot your code, go to Settings > Security & privacy > Hide Apps to set a new one, or use the "Find apps in Settings" method to see installed apps if you used a different hiding method, notes Beebom Gadgets.
How to find hidden apps on Android
We need to open the App drawer and then open File Manager. After that, you can click on the dotted menus and select settings. Then enable the Option Show Hidden Files. The default File Explorer will show you the hidden files.
Show hidden files and folders in Windows
To do this, go to Settings, tap Home screen, and select Hide apps on Home and Apps screen. Now you can choose which apps you want to hide.
To unhide apps, check your phone's App Library (iPhone) or App Drawer/Settings (Android) for a "Hidden" folder or disabled apps, then use Face ID/passcode (iPhone) or the "Enable" button (Android) to restore them to your home screen or app list. On Android, you may also find them in specific launcher settings, while on iPhone, you long-press the app in the hidden folder to unhide it.
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A new menu will appear on your phone that says hiding an app will remove its icon and name from your home screen and place it in a Hidden folder in your App Library. The menu will also say you won't receive any notifications from the app.
realme UI 7.0 & 6.0: Settings > Search "App lock" in the search bar > App Lock > Click 3 dots onin the upper right> Set now > Lock app when > Select Exiting the app.
realme UI 1.0: Settings > Fingerprint, Face & Passcode > Privacy Password > App lock > Select App and hide the icon. Then we can enter the access code in the dial pad to see the hide apps. Note: Some special applications cannot be hidden, such as dialing.
Please note that hiding an app does not uninstall it from your phone or block its notifications (unless you specifically use the "App Blocker" or "Notification Filter" features). The app is simply made less immediately accessible.
Some stealth apps still rock fake icons—think calculators, calendars, or even system tools. In 2025, devs keep getting sneakier, so check for apps with odd permissions or names that don't match their function. Long-press icons to see app info, or dig into Settings > Apps for the full list.
If you want to delete hidden apps on Android, start by checking the app drawer. Then open Settings, tap Apps, and look through the app list. If you find one that wasn't in the app drawer, you've found a hidden app. Tap on it and uninstall it.
Here are the main signs that your Android device is infected with spyware:
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In today's digital age, our smartphones are repositories of personal and sensitive information. From banking details to private messages, our devices often contain data that we want to keep private. One way to enhance your device's security is by hiding apps from your home screen.
To keep your sensitive apps away from prying eyes, you can set up private space, a separate space on your Android device to hide and organise apps. With private space, you can: Create a digital safe within your phone for the apps that you don't want others to easily access or find.