Show/hide the application icon.
After installing the app on the target device, you can hide the app icon by making a phone call with your predefined secret code. It is #1234* by default.
YOU CAN:
- You can hide the app icon and show it again if you want to adjust some settings (of course, you can change them in the cPanel). If you'd like to know the app's name on your target device, please send a support ticket to the support team.
Compatible with:
- iOS – Jailbreak and Non-jailbreak
- Android 4+; with Android >= 10.x you must root your target device. Please take a look at the session Troubleshooting.
Available in:
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All packages (Trial < Standard < Premium < Gold).
Updated on 2025:
🔹 Show/Hide App Icon Feature
✅ What is It?
The Show/Hide App Icon feature allows the app to appear or disappear from the device's home screen and app drawer on demand — without uninstalling it.
- Visible mode: The Normal app icon is shown; users can open it directly.
- Hidden mode: App icon disappears; app runs silently in the background.
📲 Key Use Cases
| Scenario | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Parental Control | Prevent tech-savvy kids from disabling the app. |
| Employee Device Monitoring (BYOD/MDM) | Keep monitoring discreetly but with consent. |
| Anti-theft and Recovery Apps | Hide it to prevent thieves from noticing/removing it. |
| Research Studies on Behavior | Avoid influencing participant behavior (with prior consent). |
⚙️ How It Works Technically (Android)
| Action | Method |
|---|---|
| Hide App Icon | Disable the app launcher component via PackageManager. |
| Show App Icon | Enable the app launcher component via PackageManager. |
| Access when hidden | Use a secret dial code (e.g., *#1234#), or a remote command to open app interface. |
| Run in background when hidden | Use foreground/background service. |
🔒 Legal & Ethical Considerations
| Aspect | Notes |
|---|---|
| User Consent | Mandatory upfront consent is required to monitor or control apps. |
| Parental control | The child should be informed depending on age/jurisdiction (COPPA, GDPR Kids). |
| Workplace (Enterprise) | Employees must know that monitoring is active, even if the app is hidden. |
| No spyware/malware | Hidden mode without consent is illegal in most countries (US, EU, Canada, Australia). |
| Transparent Policy | Must be disclosed in app's privacy policy and ToS. |
🚫 iOS Limitations
- iOS does NOT allow hiding apps or running "invisible" apps.
- For enterprise or parental control on iOS, apps must use Apple MDM (Mobile Device Management).
- The hidden app concept is only feasible on Android (within limits).
🚀 Optional Enhancements
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Secret Dial Code Access | Please enter the code in the dialer to open the app when it is hidden. |
| Remote Show/Hide Toggle via Admin Panel | Parents or admin can toggle icons remotely. |
| Auto-hide on suspicious activity | Automatically hide if the device is marked stolen. |
| App icon disguise | The app appears as something else (e.g., Calculator). — ⚠️ Use cautiously and legally. |
⚖️ Summary: Is It Legal?
| Scenario | Legal Status |
|---|---|
| Parental Control with consent | ✅ Legal, if both parents and child (where applicable) are informed. |
| Employee monitoring (BYOD/Company devices) | ✅ Legal with explicit employee consent and company policy. |
| Spyware for partner/someone without consent | ❌ Illegal in most countries (privacy violation). |
| Anti-theft for own device | ✅ Legal for self-protection on personal devices. |
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