Essential Tips for Hiding and Locking Apps on iOS 18
How to Lock Apps
To lock an app on your iOS 18 device, follow these simple steps:
- Long press on the app until a menu appears.
- Select Require Face ID.
- Confirm by using Face ID or your passcode.
Unlocking the App
To unlock the app:
- Long press on the app again.
- Select Don't Require Face ID.
- Follow the prompts to authenticate.
How to Hide Apps
In addition to locking, you have the option to hide the app from your iPhone:
- Long press on the app.
- Select Require Face ID.
- Choose Hide and Require Face ID.
Accessing Hidden Apps
To access hidden apps, visit the hidden apps folder in the app library and enter your Face ID or passcode. To unhide an app, long press, select Don't Require Face ID, and authenticate.
Consider Stolen Device Protection
With Stolen Device Protection enabled, you'll need Face ID to unlock apps. Turn it off by going to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, entering your passcode, and navigating to Stolen Device Protection. We recommend keeping this feature on to protect your personal data.
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