Question Apps remain hidden but I can't find them to unhide

[rjwalsh81]

I've installed Pokemon Go on my Galaxy Tab A11+, when I'm trying put it on my desktop it says that the app is hidden and can't be placed there. When I go under the menu for apps it doesn't show up there either to hide. Is there anyway to get it unhidden? If it helps, I've added an alt app store that asked me to adjust my security settings.

 

[Bla1ze]

I've installed Pokemon Go on my Galaxy Tab A11+, when I'm trying put it on my desktop it says that the app is hidden and can't be placed there. When I go under the menu for apps it doesn't show up there either to hide. Is there anyway to get it unhidden? If it helps, I've added an alt app store that asked me to adjust my security settings.

The most likely cause is that when you adjusted your security settings for the alternate app store, the app may have been installed inside Samsung's Secure Folder, which hides apps from the main launcher by design. Apps installed there won't appear in your regular app drawer or allow desktop shortcuts.

To check and fix this, open the Secure Folder app (usually found by swiping down your notification panel or searching for it in settings). If Pokémon Go appears inside there, you can move it out by opening Secure Folder, long-pressing the app, and looking for an option like "Move out of Secure Folder." Keep in mind this may require reinstalling it outside of Secure Folder.

 

[rjwalsh81]

Thanks, I'll take a look in a bit. Worst case, I'll go in and reset and remove that alt app store, don't really need it but just liked some of the apps.