Lock apps / hide app icon

[Aybee]

How do I lock an app or hide an app icon in my note 8 oreo??

[1PRK]

I forgot my lock password

[1PRK]

How can I reset it

[VISHNURAJR]

There is no native app lock in Samsung.

u can hide apps from launcher in launcher settings..

all apps - options - home screen settings - hide app

[Aybee]

thank you. that was helpful.

[admin_]

Thank you for reaching out to the Samsung community! We would like to inform you those different methods available in Samsung devices to lock/hide apps.
- Swipe up to open all apps>>3 dot>>settings>>hide apps.
- For more security and lock apps you can use secure folder.
Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked.

* Setting up Secure Folder: Launch the Secure Folder app. Alternatively, launch the Settings app and tap Lock screen and security → Secure Folder.
- Tap START.
- Tap SIGN IN and sign in to your Samsung account.
- Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Note-
• When you launch the Secure Folder app, you must unlock the app using your preset lock method.
• If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code, you can reset it using your Samsung account. Tap the reset button at the bottom of the locked screen, and enter your Samsung account password.

* Moving content to Secure Folder: Move content, such as photos and contacts, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder.
- Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add files.
- Tap Images, tick images to move, and then tap DONE.
- Tap MOVE.
- The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder. To copy items, tap COPY.
- The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type.

* Adding apps: Add an app to use in Secure Folder.
- Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps.
- Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap ADD.
- To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Apps, tap DOWNLOAD FROM PLAY STORE or DOWNLOAD FROM GALAXY APPS.
- For removing apps from Secure Folder tap Edit apps, tick apps, and then tap Uninstall.

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