The second method, on the other hand, is a lot more limited. A lot of Android launchers allow you to hide apps with just a few taps. The one we recommend using is Nova Launcher because it packs plenty of features and is blazingly fast. Once you install Nova Launcher Prime from the Play Store, set it as the default launcher on your phone.
Keep in mind that the ability to hide apps is just one of the many features offered by Nova Launcher. More: These are the best launchers for Android. Find and open the app you want to hide. Tap Disable , followed by Disable app. Many phones have a built-in feature that allows you to hide apps. Keep in mind that not every phone from the brands mentioned supports the ability to hide apps. If you have an older device running an older version of Android, the feature may not be available.
The path to the feature may also slightly differ based on your handset and OS version. More: The first things to do with your new Android phone. The Hidden Space feature allows you to hide apps on OnePlus phones. To access it, open up the app drawer and then swipe right. To do so, tap the icon in the top-right corner three vertical dots , select Enable password , and follow on-screen instructions. Keep in mind steps might be slightly different depending on your phone and software version.
Hiding apps on a Samsung phone is a breeze. Open the app drawer, tap the icon in the top-right corner three vertical dots , and select the Settings option. The next step is to find and tap the Hide apps option, after which a list of apps will pop up on the screen.
Select the apps you want to hide and tap Done to finish the job. Hit Enable. Chose either a lock screen password or custom PIN and answer the security questions. Toggle the apps that you want to lock and keep private. Also: Tips for speeding up your Android phone.
To hide apps on your Xiaomi phone , you first have to enable the feature. The app will ask you to create a lock pattern for security. Go ahead and do so. Then, go ahead and add your Mi account. You can now start toggling on the apps you want hidden. There are two ways you can hide apps on your LG phone. Open the settings on your phone and tap the Home screen option located under the Display tab. Alternatively, you can also long-press on the home screen and select the Home screen settings option to speed things up.
The next step is to open the Hide apps menu, tap the apps you want to hide, and select the Done option. If you have the app drawer enabled, the process is a bit different.
Instead, what you have to do is open the app drawer, tap the icon in the top-right corner three vertical dots , and then select the Hide apps option. The problem is, it's not always clear where the file you just downloaded was saved on your phone or tablet.
When Android first launched, finding files was especially cumbersome due to the fact that not every Android device came with a file manager app.
A lot has changed since then. Most Android devices now come with some sort of file manager preinstalled, and for those that don't, there's a better alternative anyway. Left: Files app on a Pixel 3.
By far the easiest way to find downloaded files on Android is to look in your app drawer for an app called Files or My Files. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It allows you to more easily work with files, opening them in any app of your choice…as long as you know how.
Stock Android includes a pretty watered-down file manager by default. Some manufacturers do pre-install their own more powerful file managers on Android devices. In other cases, you may need a third-party app to really dig into the files on your phone. In Nougat, things are a little different.
It will open the Downloads app with a previously hidden view that lets you view every folder and file on yoru device. If you just want to browse files and perhaps move one or two things here and there, it gets the job done without the need for anything third-party, which is nice.
Your device storage will include a number of folders created by Android. However, you can free up space by removing unnecessary files stored here. Others are designed to store your personal files, though, and you should feel free to modify or delete files in them as necessary. These include:. You can browse these folders from any file manager. A single tap on a file will bring up a list of installed apps that claim they support that file type.
You can work with files directly, opening them in apps like you would on your computer. The process of copying files to or from a PC is easy. Just connect your Android device to a laptop or desktop computer using the appropriate USB cable—the one included with your device for charging will work. The app will automatically open whenever you connect an Android device to your Mac.
For wireless file transfers, we like AirDroid. It allows you to connect to your Android device over Wi-Fi with just a web browser, moving files back and forth without the necessity of a cable. For transferring files from Android to your PC, Portal is also a quick and easy solution.
These devices have become a lucrative target for most hackers as they have more potential victims. Social engineering is the most common method of infiltrating mobile devices. Malicious software will trick you into downloading seemingly legitimate applications. It is much more common if you download applications from third-party app stores. Some attacks begin as an email or SMS links. Once you click on the link, it will prompt you to download a file or a program which will start the ransomware attack.
The number of Android ransomware is continuously increasing. Moreover, they are getting better and better at tricking the user into downloading them. First, hold down the physical Power button until you see the Power off prompt on your screen. Then, long-press the Power off button on your screen until the Reboot to safe mode dialog box appears. Press OK. Your device should reboot into Safe Mode.
From here, uninstall the ransomware and related application.
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