Hiding Apps on my Samsung Phone

Last Update date : Mar 20. 2024

If you want to minimise the amount of apps within your Apps Tray & Home screen but can't uninstall pre-installed applications, you can consider disabling or forcestopping the app and Hiding it. If you follow the below guide you can learn how to Hide and re-add apps back to your Apps Tray.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.

If you are looking to set up Secure Folder to store important info and apps on your Galaxy phone check out our guide Using Secure Folder for step-by-step instructions.

Setp 1. Press and hold the Home Screen for more options

Step 2. Tap on Settings

Step 3. Select Hide Apps

Step 4. Tap on the application you would like to hide

Step 5. To remove an app from your Hidden ist tap on the red minus beside your chosen application

Step 6. Then select Done to apply the changes

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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