To open a hidden app on your Samsung device, you first need to unhide it through your home screen settings. Hidden apps are not directly launchable while hidden; they must be made visible on your Home or Apps screen before they can be accessed.
Accessing and Unhiding Apps on Your Samsung Device
Samsung's interface allows you to keep certain apps out of sight for better organization or privacy. The process involves navigating to your Home screen settings, where you can manage which apps are hidden. Once an app is unhidden, it will reappear in your app drawer and on any Home screens where it was previously located, allowing you to open it just like any other app.
Step-by-Step Guide to Unhide and Open Apps
Follow these simple steps to reveal and then launch your hidden applications:
- Navigate to Home Screen Settings:
- Press and hold an empty space on your Home screen.
- A set of options will appear at the bottom of the screen.
- Select 'Settings'.
- Find the 'Hide apps' Option:
- Within the Home screen settings menu, scroll down.
- Tap on 'Hide apps on Home and Apps screen'.
- Identify and Select Hidden Apps:
- At the top of this screen, you will see a list of all currently hidden applications.
- Select the app(s) you wish to unhide by tapping on them. They will be removed from the hidden list.
- Confirm Your Selection:
- After selecting the desired apps, tap 'Done' to apply the changes.
- Open the App:
- Once you've completed these steps, the selected app(s) will no longer be hidden. You can now find them in your App Drawer or on your Home screen (if you had a shortcut there previously) and open them as you normally would.
Quick Reference: Unhiding Apps Path
For a concise overview of the navigation:
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Press & hold Home screen | Options menu appears |
| Tap 'Settings' | Home screen settings menu opens |
| Scroll and tap 'Hide apps on Home...' | Hidden apps list displayed |
| Select desired app(s) & Tap 'Done' | App is unhidden and ready to be opened |
What Happens After Unhiding an App?
After successfully unhiding an app, it will instantly become visible in your app drawer and any existing shortcuts on your Home screen will reappear. You can then tap its icon to launch it, just like any other visible application on your Samsung device. This process essentially reintegrates the app into your phone's accessible application ecosystem.
