Hide My Applist is an Xposed module that stops other apps from seeing which apps you have installed. People use it to keep root related apps, like Fake Location or Storage Isolation tools, from being detected by apps that scan your installed app list to figure out if your device is rooted.
Developer: Dr-TSNG · License: Open source (open source) · Price: Free
Before you start: You need a device with Xposed framework support set up, such as LSPosed on a rooted device or a custom ROM with systemless Xposed support. Install the Hide My Applist module through your Xposed manager, then enable it and configure which apps to hide from the module's settings.
Official file from the developer's release · Aug 1, 2026 · SHA-256 3f86c0c35acf9558…
Key features
- Hides chosen apps from other apps' view of your installed app list
- Rejects app list requests made through various loopholes some apps use to fingerprint devices
- Works as an Xposed module on rooted or modified Android systems
- Includes built-in tools to test whether your app list is actually hidden properly
- Supports community translations through Crowdin
Why isn’t Hide My Applist on Google Play?
This is an Xposed module that requires a modified Android environment to function, so it is published by its developer on GitHub rather than distributed through Google Play.
Is Hide My Applist safe?
This is the official release built and published by the developer on GitHub. Note that starting from v3.4 the project is no longer under an open source license like AGPL-3.0; the developer has reserved certain rights, including no modification and no redistribution of the software, so treat it as source-available rather than fully open source for reuse purposes. Hide My Applist comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is Hide My Applist free
Yes, you can download the APK for free from the GitHub releases page, but the developer has placed restrictions on modifying or redistributing the software starting from version 3.4.
Do I need root to use this module
You need an Xposed framework environment, which typically means a rooted device or a custom ROM with systemless Xposed support such as LSPosed.
How is this different from just using a root hiding app
Root hiding apps usually mask root access itself, while Hide My Applist specifically targets the app list that other apps can query, so apps related to root cannot be detected just by seeing they are installed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide My Applist free
Yes, you can download the APK for free from the GitHub releases page, but the developer has placed restrictions on modifying or redistributing the software starting from version 3.4.
Do I need root to use this module
You need an Xposed framework environment, which typically means a rooted device or a custom ROM with systemless Xposed support such as LSPosed.
How is this different from just using a root hiding app
Root hiding apps usually mask root access itself, while Hide My Applist specifically targets the app list that other apps can query, so apps related to root cannot be detected just by seeing they are installed.
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