The process is relatively straightforward as well.

You’ll now see that all the apps you selected have disappeared from your Galaxy phone’s app drawer.

However, they will appear in the search results of other third-party universal search apps and underSettings > Apps.

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Samsung does not offer a hidden app drawer to provide quick access to the hidden apps.

This makes accessing them a chore.

Remember that there are several other ways tofind hidden apps on Android.

One UI launcher on Samsung phone

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you could always use a third-party launcher or app to achieve this.

The only catch is that this method only works for system apps pre-installed on your phone.

You cannot hide apps you downloaded from the Play Store using the below steps.

One UI launcher home screen settings

This will hide the app from your Android phone’s app drawer.

The downside is that you cannot use the app unless you re-enable it.

It’s also possible to find the listing of the hidden app underSettings > Appsof your Android gadget.

Hidden apps in One UI launcher

If password protection is enabled, you’ll have to enter the four-digit PIN first.

Sometimes, you’ll have to access another hidden app drawer to fire up the hidden apps.

Some Android phones allow you to hide installed apps natively.

App drawer in Pixel Launcher

A third-party launcher also allows you tochange app icons for greater Android customization.

App Info page of an app on a Pixel phone

Disabling an app to hide it on a Pixel

Nova Launcher settings

Nova Launcher app drawer settings

Hiding apps in Nova Launcher

Settings menu of Microsoft Launcher

Home screen settings of Microsoft Launcher

Hidden apps folder in Microsoft Launcher

Hidden app settings in Microsoft Launcher

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