how to remove or turn off hidden app folder

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how to remove or turn off hidden app folder

I would like to know how to turn off or disable the “Hidden app folder.” I don’t wanna just unhide an app. I want the entire folder gone off of my device. If there is not an option to do this, can Apple, please add the option to disable this feature. The hidden app folder is sketchy and I don’t want it on my phone every all. I can’t have the recent update with the new features I like without having these additional sketchy features that encourage dishonesty or give the perception of deceit.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 26, 2024 10:14 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 3, 2024 7:35 AM in response to AHawkins0902

AHawkins0902 wrote:

Not once did I say “dangerous apps” so I have no idea where that idea in your mind came from. I just do not want the folder on my phone. The folder is EMPTY on my phone and I don’t want it there bc it is a waste of space. Features like “hidden apps” is for dishonest people who have something to hide.

I never suggested you did as I wasn't responding to you. I was responding to Americanhorse1.

And you can't remove it. Don't use it if you don't want to use it, but remove it you cannot. Even if you could remove it (again, you can't), the space it occupies is beyond miniscule.

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Answer 2

Dec 3, 2024 7:42 AM in response to AHawkins0902

AHawkins0902 wrote:

Not once did I say “dangerous apps” so I have no idea where that idea in your mind came from. I just do not want the folder on my phone. The folder is EMPTY on my phone and I don’t want it there bc it is a waste of space. Features like “hidden apps” is for dishonest people who have something to hide.

You may have missed that lobsterghost1 was replying to Americanhorse1 who was concerned about it containing "dangerous apps". Any app placed in there would have been done by the owner of the device or someone that they have trusted with their passcode.

Your only option is to send feedback to Apple. It would appear there is much more going on if having a Hidden Apps folder means that you are a dishonest person. Might need to change your Passcode if someone has access to your device that thinks you are dishonest.

Send feedback to Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

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Answer 3

Nov 26, 2024 10:16 AM in response to AHawkins0902

You cannot remove the hidden app folder. You don't have to use it if you have no need for it.

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Answer 4

Dec 1, 2024 1:23 PM in response to Americanhorse1

Americanhorse1 wrote:

How can I remove a hidden app folder?

It may contain dangerous apps?

Dangerous apps? What are dangerous apps and if one was in your Hidden Folder App, it would be there because YOU put it there.

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AHawkins0902 Author

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Dec 3, 2024 7:14 AM in response to lobsterghost1

Not once did I say “dangerous apps” so I have no idea where that idea in your mind came from. I just do not want the folder on my phone. The folder is EMPTY on my phone and I don’t want it there bc it is a waste of space. Features like “hidden apps” is for dishonest people who have something to hide.

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