“hide app and require touch id” feature suddenly disappears on ipad. looking for solutions

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“hide app and require touch id” feature suddenly disappears on ipad. looking for solutions

i used to hide my apps and require touch id. i go to the bottom of the library’s “hidden” folder to use the apps. but one day the entire folder just disappeareed and all of the hidden apps jumped out and were unhidden. i can’t even find the “hide apps and require touch id” button when i long press any app now. help.

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Dec 6, 2025 1:15 AM

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azaksalmarzur28

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Dec 6, 2025 2:03 AM in response to xclsire

The “Hide App and Require Touch ID” feature disappears when Screen Time or Content & Privacy Restrictions are turned off (sometimes automatically after updates). Re-enable Screen Time, restrictions, Touch ID, and restart the iPad to restore the option. If MDM or Family Sharing controls are active, hiding apps may be disabled. The missing “Hidden” folder returns only after the feature is turned back on.

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