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How to lock and hide apps in a secret folder on an iPhone (and why you shouldn't wait to use it)
It's not what you think - I just don't want my daughter accessing YouTube. Here's how I locked it behind Face ID and hid it in a folder she can't find or open.
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Lock iPhone apps with Face ID to prevent others from accessing. Thankfully, Apple added some handy iOS 18 features that let you lock apps behind Face ID and even hide them completely in a secret folder. Other reasons include reducing distractions, decluttering your home screen and App Library, and simply wanting to better protect your privacy by preventing others from seeing your data.
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