我们了解您的某些应用程序可能包含您希望保持安全和私密的机密信息。很多时候，您的朋友或家人会要求您提供手机以快速拨打电话或在网络上搜索内容。显然，您不能拒绝并最终屈服。他们可能会四处窥探并可能访问您不希望他们访问的某些应用程序。因此(Therefore)，在本指南中，我们整理了一些有助于回答您的问题的方法：如何在Android上隐藏应用程序。
在 Android 智能手机上隐藏应用程序的 4 种方法(4 Ways to Hide Apps on your Android smartphone)
我们列出了一些解决方案，您可以实施这些解决方案来隐藏Android设备上的应用程序并确保数据隐私和安全。
注意：(Note:)由于智能手机没有相同的设置(Settings)选项，并且它们因制造商而异，因此在更改任何设置之前，请确保设置正确。
在您的 Android 手机上隐藏应用程序的原因(Reasons to Hide Apps on your Android phone)
在您的Android(Android)手机上隐藏应用程序的主要原因是保护您的银行和财务详细信息。在这个数字时代，我们在手机上做所有事情，各种应用程序帮助我们在线管理我们的财务。显然，我们不希望任何人访问此类敏感信息。此外，我们不希望任何人查看我们的画廊或阅读我们的私人聊天记录。
删除或卸载应用程序是不可能的。它不仅会导致数据丢失，而且会很麻烦。因此(Hence)，解决此问题的最佳方法是在您的设备上隐藏特定的应用程序，这样任何人都无法访问这些应用程序。
方法一：使用内置应用锁(Method 1: Use the in-built App Lock)
某些Android手机提供内置的应用程序锁(App Lock)，如果您想阻止Android手机上的特定应用程序，您可以使用它。所有小米红米(Xiaomi Redmi)手机都带有此功能。当您使用App Lock隐藏应用程序时，它们既不会出现在应用程序抽屉中，也不会出现在主屏幕上。按照给定的步骤使用App Lock隐藏应用程序：
1. 打开手机上的安全(Security)应用程序。
2. 向下滚动并点击App Lock，如图所示。
3.如图所示，为您希望锁定的应用打开切换开关。( toggle ON for apps)
4. 点击屏幕顶部的隐藏应用(Hidden apps )选项卡以查看所有隐藏应用的列表。您可以根据自己的喜好修改和隐藏/取消隐藏应用程序。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何访问 Android 设置菜单(How to Access Android Settings Menu)
方法 2：使用第三方应用程序(Method 2: Use Third Party Applications)
您可以在Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)中找到某些专门用于隐藏应用程序的应用程序。这些应用程序非常通用，因为您可以轻松隐藏应用程序并更改应用程序名称或图标。我们在两个非常流行且可靠的第三方应用程序的帮助下解释了这种方法，您可以使用它们来隐藏Android上的应用程序而不禁用它们。
2A。使用 Nova Launcher 隐藏应用程序
(2A. Use Nova Launcher to hide apps
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Nova Launcher是一款流行的应用程序，许多人使用它来隐藏他们Android手机上的应用程序。它是免费使用和高效的。此外，它还提供具有附加功能的付费版本。以下是使用Nova Launcher在(Nova Launcher)Android手机上隐藏应用程序的方法：
1. 打开Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)并在手机上安装(Install) Nova Launcher 。
2. 进入Nova 设置(Nova Settings )屏幕。从这里，您可以根据自己的选择轻松更改布局、主题、网格样式、打开手势等。
3. 向上滑动打开应用抽屉(app drawer)。按住您要隐藏的应用程序，然后选择(app)Edit，如下图所示。
4. 此外，更改(change the name) 您要隐藏的应用程序的名称和图标。(and icon)
但是，如果您希望从应用程序抽屉中完全隐藏应用程序，则需要选择Nova Launcher的付费版本。
2B。使用 App Hider 隐藏应用程序
(2B. Use App Hider to hide apps
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App Hider是另一个流行的应用程序，如果您希望在Android上隐藏应用程序而不禁用它们，您可以将其安装在您的Android手机上。(Android)这是一个很棒的应用程序，具有将自己伪装成计算器(Calculator)的独特功能。没有人能够弄清楚您是在使用应用程序来隐藏应用程序，还是只是在输入一些数字。此外，您可以轻松地从应用程序抽屉中隐藏任何应用程序。以下是如何使用App Hider隐藏Android手机上的应用程序。
1.打开Google Play Store(Google Play Store)，下载(download) App hider，如图。
2. 成功安装应用程序后，点击屏幕底部的(plus) + icon以访问您的应用程序抽屉。
3. 从这里，选择您要隐藏的应用程序。(app)例如，环聊(Hangouts)。
4. 点击Import (Hide/Dual)，如下图所示。
5. 点击主菜单中的环聊(Hangouts)，然后点击隐藏(Hide)，如下图所示。
6. 要将App Hider伪装成计算器，点击App Hider > Setup pin now。
7. 接下来，设置您选择的PIN。
注意：(Note:)当您想要访问App Hider时，您需要输入此PIN。否则，该应用程序将作为常规Calculator运行。
Method 3: Use Second/Dual Space
几乎每部Android手机都带有第二个或双空间功能。您可以在手机上轻松创建双空间，其他用户只能访问双空间本身可用的应用程序。按照以下步骤在您的Android(Android)手机上启用第二空间：
1. 打开设置(Settings)应用程序。
2. 在这里，找到并点击Passwords and Security，如图所示。
3. 向下滚动并点击第二个空格(Second space)，如下图所示。
4. 最后，点击转到第二个空间(Go to the Second space)。
此功能将自动在您的手机上创建第二个空间，其中只有几个基本应用程序。通过利用此功能，您将能够隐藏应用程序并保护您的数据。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 在 Android 手机上删除应用程序的 4 种方法(4 Ways to Delete Apps on your Android phone)
方法 4：禁用应用程序以从应用程序抽屉中隐藏它们（不推荐）
(Method 4: Disable Apps to hide them from App Drawer (Not recommended)
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如果您想隐藏Android手机上的应用程序，最后的办法是禁用它们。当您禁用应用程序时，它会从应用程序抽屉中消失，并且不会消耗系统资源。尽管此方法提供相同的输出，但不推荐使用。请按照以下步骤禁用Android手机上的应用程序：
1. 启动手机设置(Settings)并点击应用程序。(Apps.)
2. 点击管理应用程序(Manage Apps)，如图所示。
3. 现在，从给定的应用程序列表中选择您(app)要禁用的应用程序。
4. 最后，点击禁用(Disable )以禁用Android设备上的应用程序。
常见问题 (FAQ)(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ))
Q1。如何在没有应用的情况下隐藏 Android 上的应用？(Q1. How can I hide apps on my Android without an app?)
如果您想在没有任何第三方应用程序的情况下隐藏Android手机上的应用程序，则可以使用内置的(Android)应用程序锁(App Lock)来隐藏您的应用程序。由于并非所有Android手机都配备此功能，因此您可以禁用应用程序来隐藏它们，如下所示：
导航到Settings > Apps > select the app > Disable。
Q2。哪个应用程序最适合隐藏应用程序？(Q2. Which app is best for hiding apps?)
在您的Android(Android)手机上隐藏应用程序的最佳第三方应用程序是Nova 启动器(Nova launcher )和App hider。
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
我们希望您喜欢本指南，了解如何在 Android 手机上隐藏应用程序，(how to hide apps on Android phones)并帮助您实现同样的目标。让我们知道哪种方法最适合您。如果您有任何疑问或建议，请在下面的评论部分告诉我们。
How to Hide Apps on Android Phone
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4 Ways to Hide Apps on your Android smartphone
We are listing down some solutions that you can implement to hide apps on your Android devices and ensure data privacy and security.
Note: Since smartphones don’t have the same Settings options, and they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any.
Reasons to Hide Apps on your Android phone
The primary reason for hiding apps on your Android phone is to protect your banking and financial details. In this digital age, we do everything on our phones and various apps help us manage our finances online. Clearly, we wouldn’t want anyone getting access to such sensitive information. Additionally, we wouldn’t want for anyone to view our gallery or read our private chats.
Deleting or uninstalling an application is out of the question. It will not only cause data loss but also, prove to be a hassle. Hence, the best way to take care of this problem is to hide specific apps on your device, so that no one can access these.
Method 1: Use the in-built App Lock
Some Android phones offer an in-built App Lock that you can use if you want to block specific applications on your Android phone. All Xiaomi Redmi phones come with this feature. When you hide apps using App Lock, they will neither appear in the app drawer nor on the main screen. Follow the given steps to hide apps using App Lock:
1. Open the Security app on your phone.
2. Scroll down and tap on App Lock, as shown.
3. Turn the toggle ON for apps that you wish to lock, as depicted.
4. Tap on the Hidden apps tab from the top of the screen to view the list of all hidden apps. You can modify and hide/unhide apps as per your preferences.
Also Read: How to Access Android Settings Menu
Method 2: Use Third Party Applications
There are certain apps that you can find on the Google Play Store that are designed specifically for hiding apps. These apps are pretty versatile as you can easily hide apps and change app names or icons. We have explained this method with the help of the two very popular and reliable third-party applications that you can use to hide apps on Android without disabling them.
2A. Use Nova Launcher to hide apps
Nova Launcher is a popular app that several people use for hiding apps on their Android phones. It is free to use and efficient. Moreover, it offers a paid version with additional features. Here’s how to hide apps on your Android phone using Nova Launcher:
1. Open Google Play Store and Install Nova Launcher on your phone.
2. Go to Nova Settings screen. From here, you can easily change the layout, themes, grid style, opening gestures, and much more as per your choice.
3. Swipe up to open the app drawer. Press-hold the app you wish to hide, and select Edit, as illustrated below.
4. In addition, change the name and icon for the app that you wish to hide.
However, if you wish to hide apps completely from the app drawer, you need to opt for the paid version of Nova Launcher.
2B. Use App Hider to hide apps
App Hider is another popular app that you can install on your Android phone if you wish to hide apps on Android without disabling them. This is a great app with the unique feature to disguise itself as a Calculator. No one will be able to figure out if you are using an app to hide apps or just, punching in some numbers. Furthermore, you can easily hide any app from your app drawer. Here’s how to use App Hider to hide apps on your Android phone.
1. Open Google Play Store and download App hider, as shown.
2. Once you have successfully installed the app, tap the (plus) + icon from the bottom of the screen to access your app drawer.
3. From here, select the app that you wish to hide. For example, Hangouts.
4. Tap on Import (Hide/Dual), as shown below.
5. Tap on Hangouts from the main menu and then, tap on Hide, as depicted below.
6. To disguise App Hider as a calculator, tap App Hider > Setup pin now.
7. Next, set up a PIN of your choice.
Note: You will need to enter this PIN whenever you want to access App Hider. Otherwise, the app will function as a regular Calculator.
Method 3: Use Second/Dual Space
Almost, every Android phone comes with a second or dual space feature. You can easily create a dual space on your phone where other users can only access those apps that are available in the dual space itself. Follow these steps to enable Second space on your Android phone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Here, locate and tap on Passwords and Security, as shown.
3. Scroll down and tap on Second space, as depicted below.
4. Finally, tap on Go to the Second space.
This feature will automatically create a second space on your phone with only a few basic apps. By utilizing this feature, you will be able to hide apps and secure your data.
Also Read: 4 Ways to Delete Apps on your Android phone
Method 4: Disable Apps to hide them from App Drawer (Not recommended)
If you want to hide apps on your Android phone, the last resort is to disable them. When you disable an app, it disappears from the app drawer and does not consume system resources. Although this method gives the same output, it is not recommended. Follow the steps below to disable apps on your Android phone:
1. Launch phone Settings and tap on Apps.
2. Tap on Manage Apps, as shown.
3. Now, select the app that you wish to disable from the given list of applications.
4. Finally, tap Disable to disable the app on your Android device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How can I hide apps on my Android without an app?
If you want to hide apps on your Android phone without any third-party application, then you can use the in-built App Lock for hiding your apps. Since not all Android phones are equipped with this feature, you can disable the apps to hide them instead, as:
Navigate to Settings > Apps > select the app > Disable.
Q2. Which app is best for hiding apps?
The best third-party apps for hiding apps on your Android phone are Nova launcher and App hider.
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