How do I get rid of the hidden app folder in the App Library?

How do I get rid of this hidden app folder in the App Library. It’s so suspicious and unnecessary. I don’t want this on my phone and I feel like apple is encouraging a culture where people lie hide and cheat. Help me remove this.


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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 6:37 AM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2025 1:38 AM

You are missing the point. Since ALL iOS devices have a Hidden folder (NOT a an app, a folder), there is no way to know if any apps are hidden or not. If there was ONLY a Hidden folder on devices that had something to hide, that would be a dead giveaway. And if the question arose you could always show someone suspicious what is in the Hidden folder.


And there are NO apps that can be downloaded to hide other apps. There are apps that are disguised (such as the calculator you mention) but the actual hidden function is contained in that app; you can’t use it to disguise a different app.

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