How to hide the application Xiaomi Redmi 7: effective methods

Xiaomi’s Redmi line of smartphones has long proven to be affordable and functional. However, despite the popular MIUI shell, users often face privacy issues. Redmi 7 owners don’t always know that standard icon-hiding techniques can work differently than on the flagship Mi or Poco series.

There are many reasons for removing a particular program, whether it’s a banking app, a personal photo album, or just a game you don’t want to show your colleagues, and in this article, we’ll go through all the ways you can do it, including using the built-in MIUI features and installing additional software.

It's worth noting that the shell interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the basic principles of security and application management remain the same across the model range, and we'll look at both the standard solutions and time-tested alternatives.

Use of the Hidden Content feature in MIUI

The most reliable way to protect information is to use the built-in Hidden Content feature. Unlike simply removing an icon, this method moves the application to a secure folder that can only be accessed after you enter a password or fingerprint. On Redmi 7, this tool is integrated deep into the system.

To activate this option, you need to go to the settings menu. It is important not to confuse the sections here, since the functionality can be hidden in the security subsection. The system will prompt you to set a special password, which may differ from the main unlock code of the screen.

Once set up, you can add any programs to a hidden list, disappear from the desktop and from the menu of all applications, and use a special gesture or code input in the Security app to access them.

• 🔒 High level of data protection through biometrics.
• 📂 Ability to hide not only applications, but also files.
• ⚙️ Integration into the system section "Security".
• 🚫 No icons in the general list of installed programs.

⚠️ Note: If you forget the password for hidden content, it will be extremely difficult or impossible to restore access to data without resetting the device.

Configure Hidden Space Through Security

The process of activating hidden space starts with the launch of the system application Security, which usually has a green icon with a shield and is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones. There are many tools inside this application, but we are interested in the privacy section.

At the top of the screen are often tabs or quick access icons. You need to find Hide apps. If there is no such item on the utility's home screen, click on the settings gear in the upper right corner or scroll down to the "Additional" section.

In the menu that opens, you'll see a list of all the programs installed on the device, and the switch next to the app name activates stealth mode, and then the icon disappears from the desktop instantly.

There is a caveat that not everyone knows about: hidden applications continue to run in the background and notifications may arrive, and to fully protect data, it is recommended to also set up notifications for hidden programs.

Method of disabling applications in settings

An alternative, but less secure method is to completely disable the application through system settings, which is suitable for Xiaomi or Google system programs that cannot be removed by the standard way.

To implement this method, go to Settings → Applications → All applications. Find the program you want in the list and click on it. In the property menu that opens, select the Disable button. The system will warn you of possible consequences.

It's important to understand that this method doesn't hide data, it actually freezes the program, it takes up space in memory, but it's not active, and it's a good way to remove unnecessary system shortcuts that annoy visual noise.

However, for third-party applications such as instant messengers or banks, this method may not be available. the "Disable" button will be inactive (grey), in which case only the removal or use of third-party launchers remains.

Use of third-party launchers

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you or don't work properly, you can use third-party shells. Launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher let you hide application shortcuts right from the launch menu.

Once you install the launcher from Google Play, you need to give it permissions, and the launcher itself usually has a Hidden Apps or App Drawer section, and you can add any programs to it and they will disappear from the general list.

The advantage of this is that it's flexible, you can create a separate folder trap or use gestures to display the hidden, but the system security features are not activated, and anyone who knows how to call it gets access to the hidden application.

• 🎨 Complete customization of the appearance of the menu.
• 🚀 Often work faster than a standard shell.
• 📱 Ability to hide multiple applications at once.
• ⚠️ Additional system permissions are required.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party launchers may consume more battery power than standard shell MIUI, due to constant background activity.

Creating a Second Space

One of Xiaomi's most powerful features is Second Space, which is not just hiding, but creating a full-fledged second desktop inside a single smartphone, and in fact, you have two independent phones in your hands.

You can activate the function through Settings → Second space. The system will offer to create a separate profile with its own set of applications, Google accounts and files.

It's the perfect way to separate work and personal life, so you can install a bank or social media app in the second space, and you can't see it in the first space, and even when you connect to a computer, the second space will be inaccessible without unlocking it.

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Use different fingerprints to enter spaces One and Two, for example, the thumb of the right hand opens a personal profile, and the thumb of the left is a working one, which speeds up the switching.

The downside is the increased RAM consumption: On Redmi 7 with its 2 or 3 GB of RAM, simultaneous operation of two spaces can lead to more frequent unloading of background applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The integrated use of the Second Space and the Hidden Content feature ensures maximum data protection on Redmi 7 without the need to install questionable software.