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Have you noticed that whenever you download a new app, it ends up in the ‘recently added apps’ folder? Well, the ‘recently added apps’ folder is a new feature on the iPhone that keeps all the recently installed apps in one place.
This folder makes it easier for users to access newly downloaded apps without having to search the home screen. However, what if you want to remove the recently added apps folder? In this post, we’ll give you tips on removing the recently added apps folder on your iPhone. But first, let’s understand what it is. Let’s dive in!
What is the Recently Added Apps Folder on iPhone?
“Recently Added” lives in the App Library. It showed up with iOS 14, and it’s still here. iOS creates this folder automatically and adds your newest installs to it. You can’t delete it, rename it, or change how it arranges apps. It simply updates as you add more and as older apps age out of the list.
However, the folder itself can’t be deleted. To tidy up your App Library, you can either hide those apps or delete them entirely.
Remove Apps from “Recently Added” Folder in the App Library
Option A: Hide the App from the “Recently Added” Folder (iOS with Hide/Require Face ID)
- Swipe to the App Library page on your iPhone.
- Open the “Recently Added” folder
- Touch and hold the app that you want to hide.
- Click on “Require Face ID”
- Tap “Hide and Require Face ID”
- Authenticate with Face ID
- Click on “Hide App”
- The app moves to the Hidden folder and no longer shows in Recently Added.
Repeat these steps for each app in the recently added folder. After you hide the last app, the recently added folder will be empty and disappear from the app library. However, it will reappear in the App Library when you install new apps.
Option B: Delete the App from the “Recently Added” Folder
- Touch and hold the app that you want to delete.
- Choose Delete App to remove it from your iPhone and the App Library.
Tip: As you install more apps, older ones naturally roll out of Recently Added and into their regular App Library folders over time.
Conclusion
While you can’t permanently remove the “Recently Added” folder, keeping it empty or hiding apps helps maintain a clean App Library. Managing your app downloads and organizing regularly is the best way to keep things tidy.
