With these small precautions, your privacy will be protected and you will no longer have to fear lending your device to other people.
We live in a digital age where our smartphone has become a sort of personal digital diary. Photos, messages, dating apps and sensitive documents: our cell phone contains intimate and private details that we would prefer to remain away from the eyes of others. Sharing it, therefore, can become a source of anxiety, especially if we fear that someone might stumble upon something too personal.
How many times does it happen to pass the phone into the hands of a friend or relative and only then realize that they could see apps or files that we would like to remain private? The solution to this problem lies in the ability to effectively manage the privacy of your device. Many are not aware of that you can hide almost anything you want in our devices.
On devices Android, the method for hiding applications may vary depending on the brand and model. Some devices, such as those with an interface Samsung’s One UIoffer built-in features that allow you to hide apps directly from the app drawer.
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You can access these settings by tapping the three-dot icon in the top corner right of the screen e by selecting the option to hide apps. Other devices, such as Xiaomi ones with MIUI, offer similar functions accessible via the security icon.
If you have a device that doesn’t offer this feature, as is the case with Google Pixelsyou can resort to third-party solutions such as Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher. These launchers allow for deeper customization, including the ability to hide apps from the home screen.
Users too iPhone they can take advantage of the native function to hide apps directly from the Home screen. Just press and hold on the apps you want to hide and select “Remove from Home screen“. These apps will not be deleted, but move to the App Librarywhere they remain accessible but not immediately visible.
Even for Windows users who share their PC with others, hiding apps and shortcuts can be vital to maintaining privacy. Windows allows you to hide icons on the desktop simply by unchecking the “Show desktop icons” option in the context menu. For even more privacy, you can set the properties of an app or shortcut to make it hidden.
