Update: In iOS 6, the method detailed below of hiding apps from your purchased list right on your iPhone does not work. You must, unfortunately, venture into iTunes to perform the task. Show
With iCloud, you can restore previously deleted apps right from the App Store on your iDevice. If you open up the App Store app, tap Updates in the lower-right corner, and then tap the Purchased line above the list of apps in need of updating, you can browse a list of all of your purchased apps or those not currently on your phone. These lists are useful for reinstalling deleted apps, but they can be difficult to manage if you are a frequent App Store shopper and the lists grow from dozens into the hundreds. Matt ElliottThankfully, if you simply swipe on an uninstalled app on either Purchased list, the iCloud icon to the right of the app's name will turn into a red Hide button. Tap Hide to remove the app from the list. Now, hiding an app doesn't delete it for good. It just moves it to a hidden list. You can see your hidden apps by scrolling down to the bottom of the Featured, Categories, or Top 25 pages in the App Store app on your iDevice and tapping on your Apple ID. Matt ElliottNext, tap View Apple ID. Matt ElliottNext, tap Hidden Purchases under the iTunes in the Cloud header. This takes you to a list of your hidden apps. Simply tap the blue Unhide button next to an app to add it back to your Purchased lists. Matt ElliottIn related news, Jason Cipriani shows you how to hide and unhide purchased apps in the Mac App Store. And if you are in a cleaning frenzy, read my post on how to delete unwanted apps from iTunes. Can apps be hidden on an iPhone? Absolutely! You can easily hide all the downloaded apps on your iPhone from others who might snoop, or from yourself if you're addicted to some games. But what if you need to locate apps that you haven't used for a while and have no idea whare they went? Or you need to find any apps that have been hidden on your children's iPhone? Don't worry! We're here to help you out. This article will show you how to unhidden apps on your iPhone and how to find app data that might be important to you. Way 1. Find Hidden Apps Using iPhone's Search FeatureOn an iPhone, the simplest way to search for hidden apps is by using the Search feature. It allows you to search through your iPhone for any installed apps. Here's how to find hidden apps using iPhone search.
Way 2. Find Hidden Apps on iPhone Using SiriIf the app doesn’t appear in the search result and you are sure the app is installed on the iPhone, it might be because the app is restricted from showing in the search result. In such cases, you can look up the app by asking Siri to open the app you want. Follow the steps below to find hidden or missing apps on iPhone by asking Siri.
Way 3. Find Hidden Apps in iPhone App LibraryThe App Library displays all installed apps on your iPhone, so you can hide apps from Home screen pages without having to uninstall them. You can easily access the hidden apps and add them back on the Home screen. Here's how to unhidden apps in the iPhone App Library:
Way 4. Uncover Hidden Home Screen Pages to Find AppsSometimes you may hide entire Home screen pages to hide apps on your iPhone. You can still access these apps via Search, Siri, or the App Library. In addition, you can choose to unhide the Home screen pages to find the missing apps. Follow the steps below to do that:
Way 5. Find Hidden iPhone Apps from the App StoreAnother way you can use to find hidden or missing apps on iPhone is by going through the Hidden Purchases from the App Store. You can try this method if none of the options above work for you.
Way 6. Find Hidden Apps in iPhone App FoldersGrouping apps together by dragging will create app folders on iPhone. Usually, a folder can have up to 12 pages of apps, so the app you are searching for might be invisiable unless you go through all the pages.
Way 7. Find Apps by Removing Screen Time RestrictionsScreen Time is a helpful feature that limits the time you spend on your iPhone. It also lests you to restrict or hide some apps like Messages, Mail, or Camera etc. For the apps that have been hidden by Screen Time, you can't access or open them using any other methods until you remove the Screen Time restrictions.
Way 8. Find Hidden Apps by Resetting Home Screen LayoutIf you haven't been able to locate the app you are looking for so far. Perhaps you forgot the app ame or you're not spelling it quite right, then you can try resetting the Home Screen Layout. With the layout of your iPhone set to original, app folders will be deleted, and apps hidden from the Home screen will reveal themselves.
Way 9. Restoring iPhne Backups to Find Hidden AppsiOS devices can either back up data on iCloud or iTunes. Restoring backups from iCloud or iTunes can help you find hidden apps. Restoring iPhone Backup from iCloud
Restoring iPhone Backup from iTunes
How to Find App Data from iPhoneIn case you still can't find the hidden app you are looking for, you can rely on third-party tool like FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery. It is a powerful software that comes with a range of features to recover lost data including app data on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery is compatible with all iOS versions and iOS devices, and its user-friendly interface and powerful algorithm make it a useful tool. What makes FoneGeek the top choice of many iPhone users is the advanced technology that searches for lost data in the SQLite database. Here’s how to find app data on iPhone with this powerful software. Step 1: Firstly, open FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery on your PC and select the "Recover from iOS device" tab. Connect your iPhone to your PC, and click on the option labeled “Start”. Step 2: Next, choose the type of app data you intend to find. Be-it messages, contacts, third-party app data, phones and videos, memos, and others, FoneGeek can get it done. Once selected, click on "Scan". Step 3: Once the scan is completed, preview the data listed down. The list will include hidden app data. You can then check the tab accordingly to find the app data you intend to recover. Click "Recover" and then select the location you want to store the files and you are all done. FAQsHow do you unhide apps on Apple Watch? To unhide apps on your Apple Watch, open the Watch app on the paired iPhone, then go to My Watch > Installed on Apple Watch to turn on the "Show App on App Watch", toggle for the app you want to unhide. How do I unhide all apps on my iPhone? Well, there is no way to unhide all hidden apps on your iPhone at the same time. You should find each app in Hidden Purchases and re-download them one by one. How to delete hidden apps on iPhone directly? On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage and all your apps will be listed with their memory sizes. Find the hidden apps that you don't need anymore and tap it, then hit "Delete App". ConclusionThe next time you find yourself searching for an app you are sure is on an iPhone, consider using any of the methods mentioned in this article. If you can’t still find the hidden app, then it is likely the app has been uninstalled from the iPhone. However, if you have any other doubts, feel free to reach out to us in the comment below. Can you unhide apps on iPhone?Here's the quickest way to unhide an app on your iPhone: 1) Swipe down on any Home Screen to get to Spotlight Search. 2) Type the app name or just its initials, and it will appear. 3) You can tap the app icon to open it.
How do I show an app that is hidden?Tap on the three dots that are present at the upper-right of the device screen. Click on the home screen settings. It will navigate you to the Hide apps menu; tap on it. Here, you will see the hidden apps that are not showing in the app list.
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