motorola phones offer multiple ways to hide apps depending on your device model and Android version. You can use built-in features such as Hide Apps and Private Space, disable unwanted apps, or rely on third-party launchers and vault apps for additional privacy. Follow the methods below to choose the option that works best for your phone.
Method 1: Hide apps using the motorola app drawer
Many Motorola phones running the My UX interface include a built-in option to hide apps directly from the app drawer or home screen settings. This is the quickest method and needs no extra downloads.
- Touch and hold any empty space on your home screen until the options menu appears.
- Tap Home settings (or the gear/settings icon shown).
- Look for the Hide apps option and tap it.
- Select the apps you want to keep out of the app drawer.
- Tap Done or Apply to confirm.
The selected apps will no longer appear in the app drawer.
Note: The exact menu name may differ slightly depending on your Motorola model and Android version. If you do not see a Hide apps option, use one of the other methods below.
Method 2: Hide apps using Private Space
Private Space is a built-in Android feature available on newer Motorola phones running Android 15 and above. It creates a separate, lockable area on your device where you can install and store apps that stay completely hidden from the main app drawer.
- Open Settings on your Motorola phone.
- Go to Security and privacy, then tap Private Space.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to set up Private Space and sign in with a Google account.
- Create a separate lock (PIN, pattern, or fingerprint) for the Private Space.
- Install or move the apps you want to hide into the Private Space.
- Lock the Private Space.
Once locked, it disappears from the app drawer until you unlock it again.
This is one of the most secure ways to hide apps on Motorola phones because hidden apps are protected by a separate lock and do not appear in recent apps or notifications when the space is locked.
Method 3: Disable pre-installed or unused apps
If you want to hide bloatware or pre-installed apps that you cannot uninstall, disabling them removes them from the app drawer entirely.
- Open Settings and tap Apps (or Apps and notifications).
- Select the app you want to hide from the full app list.
- Tap Disable.
- Confirm your choice.
The app will be removed from the app drawer until you enable it again.
Keep in mind that core system apps cannot be disabled, and disabling certain apps may affect related features.
Method 4: Use a third-party launcher
If your Motorola phone does not have a built-in hide apps feature, a third-party launcher from the Google Play Store can help. Popular launchers such as Nova Launcher and Microsoft Launcher let you hide apps and, in some cases, lock them with a password.
- Install a launcher of your choice from the Google Play Store.
- Set it as your default launcher when prompted.
- Open the launcher settings and find the App drawer or Hide apps section.
- Select the apps you want to hide.
- Save your changes.
Some launchers also offer an app lock feature, allowing you to hide and protect apps from a single place.
Method 5: Hide apps with a vault or app locker
Dedicated vault and app locker apps from the Play Store let you hide apps behind a separate password, PIN, or fingerprint. Many of these apps can also hide photos and videos.
- Download a trusted app locker or vault app with strong reviews and ratings.
- Set up a secure PIN, pattern, or fingerprint lock within the app.
- Add the apps you want to hide or lock to the vault.
- Follow the app's instructions to complete the setup.
Choose only well-rated apps and review the permissions they request before installing.
