iOS doesn’t have a default one-touch feature to hide a specific contact or all your contacts. Though, there are some workarounds you can employ.
The methods to hide contacts on your iPhone depend on how private you want them to be. Here are three approaches.
1. Using the “Favorites” Feature:
• Best for: Quickly accessing frequently used contacts.
• Steps:
1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap the “Favorites” tab at the bottom.
3. Tap the “Edit” button.
4. Click on the “+” button to add a contact to Favorites.
5. Select the contacts you want to add.
6. Tap “Done” to save.
2. Using the “Hidden” Feature:
• Best for: Completely hiding contacts from view, but they’re not actually deleted.
• Steps:
1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap the “Edit” button in the upper left corner.
3. Click on “Hide All Contacts”. This hides all contacts, except for Favorites.
4. Tap “Done”.
3. Using a Third-Party App (Optional):
• Best for: Additional features like advanced contact organization, or if you prefer a different interface.
• Example App: “Private Contacts” allows you to create hidden folders for contacts and secure them with a passcode.
Important Considerations:
• Hidden Contacts are Still Accessible: While contacts may be hidden from your main contacts list, they can still be accessed through other methods, like searching for them by name or using a third-party app that has access to all contacts.
• Deleting vs. Hiding: If you want to completely remove a contact, you’ll need to delete them from your iPhone.
• Syncing: If your contacts are synced with iCloud or other services, hiding a contact on your iPhone may not hide it on other devices.
Here’s how to find hidden contacts:
1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap “Groups” in the upper left corner.
3. Select “All Contacts” to view all contacts, including hidden ones.
Remember, the most effective way to keep contacts completely hidden is to delete them. If you just want to organize your contacts list, the “Favorites” feature is a good option.
