How to Unhide Apps on iPhone in iOS 18

There could be certain apps on your iPhone that you want no one, not even your siblings or friends to accidentally stumble upon. That’s why it’s important to know how to hide and unhide apps on an iPhone. Until iOS 17, Apple didn’t offer a solid way to lock or hide apps in iOS. Thankfully, the latest iOS 18 offers a dedicated option to lock and hide individual apps on your iPhone, so no one can access it without a biometric authentication or a passcode. Unarguably, this is one of thebest iOS 18 featuresfor privacy-minded users who wish to keep certain apps under wraps. Let’s move along and learn how to hide and unhide apps in iOS 18.

Open Hidden Apps in iOS 18

If you havehidden an app on iOS 18 using Face ID, now you want to unhide it, here’s how you can do it:

Unhide Apps in iOS 18

Just like hiding apps, it’s pretty straightforward to unhide apps in iOS 18. When you do this, that app will be moved to your Home Screen, like before. Follow the below steps to move apps from the hidden folder to your iPhone’s Home Screen:

That’s how you can unhide apps in iOS 18. Unarguably, it’s a welcome change for iPhone users. If you haven’t upgraded to the new version, you candownload and install iOS 18 right nowto check out all the exciting features likeHome Screen customizations, a new Passwords app, arevamped Control Center,and more.

If you’re using iOS 17 or earlier, you can visit our dedicated guide onhow to hide apps on an iPhone.

Yes, iOS 18 lets you lock or hide apps on an iPhone. When you put an app lock, you will require Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to open it. Also, none of the information from the locked app will appear in notifications, call history, search, and Siri.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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