If you want to hide unused Android apps, there are other methods depending on the launcher and device. Samsung smartphones have another option.
Android: Hide unused apps in the normal launcher
Android allows you to hide unused apps directly. That's what they are for you Home page settings available.
- Press and hold on an empty space on your home screen until you can edit it. Tap on the Settings.
- In the settings select the tab Home page settings out of. There you will find the option Hide apps on Home and Apps screen.
- Now you will receive one Overview about all apps activated on your Android smartphone. Tap the apps that you don't use often and want to hide.
- You can also find apps there show again.
Hide Android apps: How to use Custom Launcher
There are many custom launchers for Android. This also makes it possible to access unused Android apps hide.
- For example, use the Nova Launcher, tap and hold an app in the App-Drawer. Pull this up on the top right Edit.
- In this menu you can choose which Drawer groups the icon should be displayed. Remove all checkmarks and confirm them with the checkmark at the top left.
- Instead, use the GO Launcher EX, go to the app drawer and tap on it Menu Button.
- Here you will find the menu item Hide app. Tap on it and select the app you want to hide.
- Notice: This is just a small selection of launchers you can use. The process for hiding Android apps is quite similar for all of them.