It is possible to hide icons on an iPhone. This feature allows you to declutter your home screen and keep certain apps out of sight. When you hide an app, it won’t appear on your home screen or in search results, but it will still be accessible through the App Library.
To hide an app on your iPhone, follow these steps:
1. Long-press on the app icon that you want to hide. This will activate the “jiggle mode,” which allows you to rearrange or delete apps.
2. Once the icons start jiggling, look for a small “x” or a minus sign (-) on the top-left corner of the app icon. This indicates that the app can be deleted. However, instead of tapping the “x,” swipe your finger from left to right across the app icon.
3. A pop-up menu will appear with the option to “Remove App.” Tap on this option to hide the app.
4. After tapping “Remove App,” another pop-up will appear, giving you the choice to either “Delete App” or “Cancel.” Select “Cancel” to confirm that you want to hide the app rather than deleting it.
5. The app will now be hidden from your home screen. To access the hidden app, swipe to the last page of your home screen and open the App Library. Here, you will find a categorized view of all your apps, including the hidden ones. You can then tap on the app to launch it.
It’s important to note that hiding an app does not delete any of its data or uninstall the app from your device. It simply removes the app icon from your home screen and search results, providing a cleaner and more streamlined interface.
If you ever want to unhide a hidden app and make it visible on your home screen again, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the App Library by swiping to the last page of your home screen.
2. Locate the hidden app within the appropriate category or use the search bar at the top to find it quickly.
3. Long-press on the app icon until a pop-up menu appears.
4. Tap on the “Add to Home Screen” option.
5. The app will now be visible on your home screen again.
By hiding and unhiding apps on your iPhone, you can customize your home screen to suit your preferences and keep it organized. This feature is particularly helpful if you have numerous apps installed and want to reduce visual clutter.