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How do I unlock/remove hidden folders created by someone else on iPhone

How do you unlock or get rid of hidden folders that someone else put on your phone?


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 18, 2025 7:49 PM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jul 18, 2025 8:25 PM

Factory reset, don’t restore, change all of your passwords, change your passcodes, and review the rest of your security.




Review the settings, and run Safety Check:




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Jul 18, 2025 8:25 PM in response to Joylynn75

Factory reset, don’t restore, change all of your passwords, change your passcodes, and review the rest of your security.




Review the settings, and run Safety Check:




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