There Might Be Hidden Apps On Your Android Phone. Here’s How To Find Them

If your concern regarding hidden apps relates to security, filtering by special permission access is a good way to go about things. To find apps with special permissions, go into

your App menu in the Settings app, and find the option called Special app access, Special access, or something to that effect. The name and where to find the option may differ

depending on the device manufacturer. On a Google Pixel device, you simply need to scroll down on the main App page, while the option is in the three-dot menu in the top right of

the Apps screen on a Samsung device.  Once you've found the Special app access menu, you can narrow down your app search by selecting specific permissions. The important ones you

may want to look out for if security is a concern are Device admin apps, All files access, Manage media, and Install unknown apps. Special app access allows apps to execute certain

functions and access certain data in the background without the user granting permission every time, meaning these apps can be used maliciously, especially if not downloaded from

the Play Store.  It's important to understand what each app on your phone is doing since a lot of private data is kept on our mobile devices. This is the same reason that some

people hide apps — to keep information safe from prying eyes and fingers. Hiding system apps is also common to help reduce clutter in the app drawer.