Creating shortcuts to hide apps.

m.liti ~ If you create a shortcut consisting of an Open App action and, in its Details pane, you Add to Home Screen, that won't create a duplicate copy of the app your shortcut opens. ...So therefore, no, you can't delete the app – you can only hide it away in a folder in another Home Screen. Some related links:

Home Screen Icon Creator: A Shortcut to Create Custom Icons for Apps

The Shortcuts Based Home Screen (YouTube 8:49)

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I understand what you’re immediately asking, but maybe back up a step or two and explain why you’re trying to hide apps?

There might be a different or better way to approach this, if some additional background and requirements were available.