OnePlus phones running on OxygenOS 12 and 13 come with a number of privacy features, including the ability to hide apps. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to keep certain apps private, or hide them from prying eyes.

Here’s how to hide and access hidden apps in OxygenOS 12 and 13 on OnePlus phones:

1. Hide the app:

To hide an app, go to your app drawer and long-press on the app you want to hide. The ‘Edit’ option should appear at the top of your screen, click on it, and choose the ‘Hide’ option. The app will now disappear from your app drawer, and will only be accessible through the app settings.

2. Access the hidden app:

To access the hidden app, go to your phone settings, then ‘Apps & notifications’. From there, click on ‘See all apps’, and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Here, you will see a section labeled ‘Hidden Space’. Click on it, and you’ll find all the apps that you’ve hidden.

3. Set up a password:

You can add an extra layer of security to your hidden apps by setting up a password. Go to your phone settings, then ‘Apps & notifications’. Click on ‘See all apps’, and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Here, you will see a section labeled ‘Hidden Space’. Click on it, and tap on the three dots in the top right corner. Choose ‘Settings’ and click on ‘Hidden Space password’. You will now be prompted to set up a password.

4. Hide hidden space:

You can also hide the Hidden Space feature itself from your app drawer. To do this, go to your phone settings, then ‘Apps & notifications’. From there, click on ‘See all apps’, and find the ‘Settings’ app. Click on it, and choose ‘App info’. From here, choose ‘Hide’ and the Hidden Space feature will no longer appear in your app drawer.

In conclusion, hiding apps in OxygenOS 12 and 13 on OnePlus phones is relatively straightforward. It’s a useful feature that allows you to keep certain apps private and secure, and with the option to add a password, you can ensure that your hidden apps remain hidden. It’s also easy to access the hidden apps when needed, making this feature a valuable addition to the OxygenOS.