How to hide the application on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: all the ways from standard to advanced

Xiaomi Redmi 9C smartphones based on MIUI offer several built-in and third-party ways to hide applications from prying eyes. But not all methods are equally effective: some simply remove the icon from the home screen, others completely block access to the program without a password, and others require root rights or additional manipulation. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from basic to advanced, including the nuances for a particular Redmi 9C model, taking into account its version of MIUI and restrictions.

It is important to understand: hiding the application ≠ It keeps running in the background, takes up space in memory, and can send notifications. If the goal is to free up memory or turn off background activity, you'd better use the Battery Activity Limitation feature. And if you need to hide the application from children or colleagues, methods with password protection will be useful.

1. Built-in Hidden Applications function in MIUI

The easiest way is to use the regular MIUI tool available on Redmi 9C without installing third-party programs.The feature hides application icons from the main menu, but leaves them in the list of all installed programs (Settings → Applications).

To activate:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Select Hidden Applications (on some versions of MIUI, the item may be called Hidden Applications).
3. Check the box next to the desired programs and confirm the choice.

⚠️ Note: hidden apps will still appear in recent (if used) and search results, and to completely hide the track of use, you will have to further clean the log.

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If Hidden Apps is not in the settings, upgrade MIUI to the latest stable version. On Redmi 9C, the feature appeared starting with MIUI 12.

2. Hiding through the "Second Space" (Dual Apps)

The Second Space (or Dual Apps) feature on Xiaomi Redmi 9C allows you to create an isolated user profile with a separate set of applications. This does not hide the programs completely, but allows you to “hide” them in an alternate space, access to which is password-protected.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space.
2. Create a new space and set a password (different from the main one).
3. In the main space, remove the icons of “secret” apps from the home screen.
4. In Space Two, install these applications again (they will only be available there).

⚠️ Note: This method requires dual application installation, which increases memory consumption, and notifications from the Second Space can be displayed in the main profile if you do not manually disable them.

3. Use of third-party launchers

If the built-in MIUI features don’t work, you can install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher or Microsoft Launcher) that supports hiding icons, which doesn’t remove the application from the system, but removes it from view.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install the launcher from Google Play and make it the main one.
2. Press your finger in the free place of the main screen → Settings.
3. Choose Hide applications and mark the ones you need.
4. Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: applications hidden through the launcher will remain available through system search (Settings) → Apps) and may appear in Recent. For complete privacy, combine this method with disabling notifications.

4. applications for concealment (without root)

Specialized utilities like App Hider, Hide App-Hide Application Icon or Calculator% allow you not only to hide icons, but also to block access to applications with a password. They work on the principle of a “sandbox”: they create a secure area where “secret” programs are transferred.

Example of App Hider configuration:

1. Download App Hider from Google Play.
2. Launch the utility and install it. PIN-code.
3. Click Add App and select programs to hide.
4. The App Hider icon itself can be disguised as a calculator or other harmless tool.

⚠️ Note: Some antiviruses (such as Avast or Kaspersky) may recognize such utilities as potentially dangerous due to their ability to mask programs.

5 Advanced Methods (with root rights)

If you have root rights on your Redmi 9C, you can also hide applications, such as Titanium Backup, which allows you to freeze the program and make it invisible to the system, or remove system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Music if they are not in use).

Instructions for Titanium Backup:

1. Install Titanium Backup and provide root access.


2. Find the app in the list and tap it.




3. Select “Freeze!” (the application will disappear from the system, but will remain in memory).




4. To completely remove, select "Delete!".

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications may lead to unstable operation MIUI, Including update errors or malfunctions of Xiaomi services, Freezing is safer because it allows you to return the application in one click.

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Root methods give you maximum control, but they take away warranties and increase the risk of failure. Use them only if you understand the consequences!

6. Hiding through folders and gestures

If the goal is simply to remove the icon from the main screen, you can do without third-party tools:

• 📁 Folders: Drag the app icon into a folder with a neutral name (like Utilities) and hide it on the second page of the screen.
• 👆 Gestures: In Settings → Main screen screen → Gestures assign a double touch or swipe to run a hidden application (the icon will remain hidden).
• 🔍 Search: Turn off the app’s display in search results via Settings → Search → Application search settings.

These methods do not provide data protection, but visually make the application less visible, suitable for those who want to simply reduce the clutter on the screen, rather than hide something from other users.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Redmi 9C users often face typical problems when trying to hide apps:

• 🔄 Resetting Hiddenness After Updating: Some Methods (e.g., Embedded Hiding) MIUI) They can be reset after the system update. Solution: repeat the concealment procedure.
• 🔔 Notifications leak: even hidden apps can send notifications Solution: Turn off notifications manually in the app settings.
• 🔓 Password forgotten: If you used Second Space or App Hider and your password is lost, you'll have to reset your smartphone settings. Solution: Write your passwords in a secure location (e.g., Google Password Manager).

Another common mistake is to try to hide system applications (such as Mi Account or Security) and this can cause MIUI to crash. If you want to remove unnecessary system software, you should use the Disable in the application settings (no root).

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