How to hide apps in Vivo mobile phones using in-built features?

Most of smartphones coming out of China do t feature an application drawer. Similar to that on iOS, all apps on your Vivo mobile are stored on home screens. This leads to a lot of clutter and you may t even need most of apps at times, especially those which are used for additional setup and configuration purposes.

So if you are looking to declutter your home screen or simply hide m for any or reasons, you can follow this simple step-by-step guide on how to hide apps in Vivo mobiles.

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For Funtouch OS 3.0:

Step 1: Go to your Vivo Home screen and long tap on a blank to bring up ‘Hide icon’ option.

Step 2: Users can also set up a password during this step so if someone tries to unhide a certain app, device will ask for a pin. Set up privacy password which is same as 'Hide icon' password.

Step 3. Slide apps downwards to hide m.

For Funtouch OS 2.6 and lower versions:

Step 1: Go to your Vivo Home screen and click on ‘menu’ capacitive touch key (left side of home key).

Step 2: Two options will show up – ‘Widgets’ and ‘Hide icon’. Select ‘Hide icon’ which will be on right side of screen.

Step 3. You will be able to see all apps that you have installed on your Vivo mobile phone. You may choose ones that you wish to hide, and y will disappear from app list.

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How to restore hidden apps on application screen?

Restoring your mobile apps to home screen is just as simple. Follow same steps as above and you will be able to see all apps that are currently t visible on main screen. Deselect by tapping on app icons.

*te: ‘Hide icons’ feature has been discontinued with Funtouch OS 3.1 and higher versions except for a few Vivo mobiles like V5s and V5 Plus.

Why should you hide apps on Vivo mobiles?

app icons on your Vivo mobile are just shortcuts to actual apps, and hiding m will t lead to uninstallation of app or losing any of your data. Hiding se apps will only mean that y longer show up on your home screen while still performing ir functions in background, if and when needed.

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What if your Vivo mobile does t support this feature?

As ‘Hide icon’ feature is t available on all Vivo devices, users can alternately use app encryption feature to protect m. feature is available on most Vivo mobiles. Follow se steps -

Go to your phone settings by tapping on ‘Settings’, select ‘Privacy’ – choose ‘App encryption’ and set up a password.

*te: App encryption will t hide apps but will prevent ors from opening your applications.

To disable app encryption in future, you can follow same steps and click on ‘Disable privacy password’. Enter password and you’re done.

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(Im credits: Instagram | Vivo Global)