So, there's this way of hidding apps by allowing to only open them using FaceID, and doing that the user is prompted if they want to hide the app, in a "box" on your app library, that looks empty, unless you click on it, and it prompts the FaceID to open it. But the box is named "Hidden". So if there's a box named Hidden, it kind of defeats the purpose, because anyone who navigates to the app library menu will see it, therefore they'll know you have hidden apps. They might not know what apps, but they'll know you have some. My question is, is there a way to delete the name of the box, or any workaround this without jailbreaking the phone? I want someone to still be able to use my phone but without finding that specific box. That way i wouldn't raise suspictions of hiding something, while hiding it. I'm in a really delicate situation, so this would be really helpful for me. Also, i have a question i can't seem to get answered even thought i looked everywhere, does this function only allow FaceID to open the folder, or can the passcode be used too? I tried and it seems it can only be open with FaceID which is exactly want i want, but i still don't trust it because i haven't tested with anyone else, i only try opening the folder without the phone pointed to my face and it seems to only request FaceID and not the passcode.
Edit: It's not related to law enforcement or whatsoever, i'm in an abusive relationship. The person has control about some aspects of my life, including finances through actual signed contracts, and a bunch of stuff im trying to sort out before i can safely get out of the situation. I want them to still be able to unlock my phone trough passcode, bot not that specific folder, to perserve a false sense of control.
Thank you,
SirPent
I believe if you fail the face ID twice it should bring up the passcode and allow you to input that, you can surely test this yourself by covering part of your face so it fails and see if the passcode comes up... As to the hidden folder thing... i feel like if someone has gained access to your Iphone you probably have bigger problems than a singular app being hidden, if you use an alphanumeric password on an up to date apple device this should be nigh on impossible for local law enforcement to even get into your phone in the first place... (which is what you want)
It's not related to law enforcement or whatsoever, i'm in an abusive relationship. The person has control about some aspects of my life, including finances through actual signed contracts, and a bunch of stuff im trying to sort out before i can safely get out of the situation. I want them to still be able to unlock my phone trough passcode, bot not that specific folder, to perserve a false sense of control.
I would advise testing it then, purposefully fail the face ID multiple times and see if pin comes up (I imagine it will)