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Strange hidden app

How do I remove hidden applications on my phone?


When I was changing my screen time limits, I noticed a mysterious app I never downloaded that when searched, in my search tab I cannot find.


I would like to remove this. It is written similar to a website but it is in my entertainment section and should not be there.

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 11:46 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2023 2:28 AM

You may check for it under the App Library. Next to the last page of the Home Screen. If it is in the App Library Touch, Hold and Drag the icon to Home Screen. That's it.



Probably some pages may be hidden


Here's how to hide/unhide a page:

  1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen.
  2. Tap the dots near the bottom of your screen.
  3. Tap and Tick the circle under the page that you want to unhide.
  4. Tap Done.



Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory

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Feb 3, 2023 2:28 AM in response to k1123

You may check for it under the App Library. Next to the last page of the Home Screen. If it is in the App Library Touch, Hold and Drag the icon to Home Screen. That's it.



Probably some pages may be hidden


Here's how to hide/unhide a page:

  1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen.
  2. Tap the dots near the bottom of your screen.
  3. Tap and Tick the circle under the page that you want to unhide.
  4. Tap Done.



Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory

Feb 3, 2023 2:28 AM in response to k1123

It would be better if you can please re-post with a screenshot, in order to understand the phenomenon better. Images/pictures speak louder than words. 


Please understand this is a public forum: While attaching a Screenshot, do not provide any personal credentials, such as IP address, Card detail, email id, apple id, IMEI number, Serial Number, Phone number, Order ID, if you are sharing a map ensure your location is not identifiable, etc.



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Please re-post with detail so that someone else can help.


Feb 3, 2023 9:31 AM in response to SravanKrA

Hi SravanKrA,


Here is a photo of the problem.


It is very strange because I have searched throughout my phone, and on safari to see if it’s connected through there. I have never heard of it’s name until noticing it here in the screen time section.


When searched online it appears to be a app for androids which makes it even more odd.

Strange hidden app

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