Published 14:17 IST, February 17th 2020
How to hide apps on Realme mobile phones using in-built features?
Realme phones come packed with a range of exciting apps and features. These smartphones also allow users to hide apps on the app screen. Scroll on to learn how.
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Similar to that of an iOS, most of Chinese smartphone manufacturers do t feature an application drawer. Same is case with Realme smartphones that tend to store all mobile applications right on home screen, causing a lot of clutter. In most cases, users may t even need most of se apps, especially ones that are installed solely for purpose of ditional setup or configuration purposes. So, if se unwanted apps tend to bor you or if you’re simply looking to declutter your Realme device’s home screen, you can simply hide se t-so-frequently used apps.
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Apart from cleaning your home screen, you may also want to hide your apps and favourite games if you are seeking application security. Interestingly, applications still run in background and continue to perform ir primary functions while y’re hidden. So, let us take you through a step-by-step guide on how to hide apps on Realme mobiles using a unique in-built feature called App Lock. process is fairly simple and does t require any hassle.
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Here’s how to hide apps on Realme
To navigate Hide Application feature, follow se steps:
Step 1: Go to your phone’s ‘Settings’ – on ‘Security’ – open ‘App lock’
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Step 2: w, you will be asked to enable passcode verification for apps. You need to enable this feature and set a password.
Step 3: screen will also display ar option, which is ‘Hide Homescreen Icon’. Make sure you enable this feature if you wish to hide app icon from your phone’s Home screen besides providing security.
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Step 4: A list of all installed applications will be displayed on your screen. Choose ones you wish to hide.
Step 5: Your phone will display two more options – ‘Don’t Display in Recent Tasks’ and ‘Don’t Display tifications’ – You may choose to ‘Check’ this option if you do t want phone to display activities related to that particular app.
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Just follow se simple steps and your phone will longer display those unwanted icons on Home screen while providing security.
How to restore hidden apps on application screen?
Restoring your mobile apps to home screen is just as simple.
Go to ‘Settings’ – ‘Security’ – ‘App lock’ – Enter Privacy Passcode – choose application that you have hidden and wish to restore – disable ‘Hide Home screen’ icon.
This is how you can easily enable and disable “Hide Application” feature. feature is applicable to all Realme devices.
09:06 IST, February 17th 2020