How I lock and hide apps in a secret folder on my iPhone - and why

It's not what you think. I just don't want my daughter seeing YouTube. So, here's how I lock it behind Face ID and tuck it away in a hidden folder she can't find or open.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Lock iPhone apps with Face ID to prevent others from accessing.
• You can also hide apps in a secret folder to keep them out of sight.
• Or you can remove apps from your home screen without hiding them.

I try not to let my young daughter have too much screen time, but she loves watching YouTube Kids. Unfortunately, she recently learned about regular YouTube. My mother-in-law let her use it on her iPhone (yes, I've told her not to do that anymore), and ever since, my daughter has been on a mission ...