This article will show you how to view all applications that are installed on an Android device, including hidden applications.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using the Application Bar
Step 1. Tap the Application Drawer icon
It looks like a set of 6-16 small circles or squares and is located on the main screen (at the bottom or in the lower right corner of the screen).
Step 2. Open the menu
Its icon looks different on different devices, but it can be like this: ⁝,
, ☰.
The icon is at the top of the list of apps.
If your device has a Menu button (to the right of the Home button), press it
Step 3. Tap Show Hidden Apps
All hidden applications will be displayed.
If there is no such option in the menu, there are no hidden applications. To verify this, click "All" and view the list of all installed applications
Method 2 of 2: Using the Settings app
Step 1. Open the Settings app
Icon
of this app can be found on the home screen or in the app drawer.
Step 2. Scroll down and select Applications
A list of all applications that are installed on the device will open.
Step 3. Tap All
If this option is not on the screen, look for it in the drop-down menu.
- On some devices, you can select the Hidden option to open a list of only hidden applications.
- In Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and earlier versions of the system, you need to swipe the screen twice from right to left to open a list of all installed applications.