While archiving photos moves them out of your main gallery view, the reference indicates the Locked Folder feature as a secure method to hide photos and videos so they do not appear in your main gallery, search, or other apps. This provides a level of privacy beyond simple archiving.
Here’s how you can utilize the Locked Folder, based on the provided information, to securely hide photos:
The Locked Folder is a feature designed to keep your sensitive photos and videos private. Items placed in the Locked Folder are protected and are not visible in your main photo stream or when browsing your library normally.
How to Hide Photos Using Locked Folder
According to the reference, there are primary ways to place items into this secure location:
1. Move Existing Photos or Videos to Locked Folder
You can transfer items already in your gallery or potentially even those in your archive to the Locked Folder.
- Select the photos or videos you want to hide.
- Choose the option to move them to the Locked Folder.
(Based on reference point #6)
2. Save Directly from Pixel Camera to Locked Folder
If you are using a Pixel device, you have the option to save photos and videos directly to your Locked Folder as you capture them.
- Within the Pixel camera app, choose the option to save captures directly to the Locked Folder.
(Based on reference point #5)
Setting Up and Managing Locked Folder
To use the Locked Folder, you first need to set it up. The reference also mentions features related to backing up the content within this secure folder.
- Set up Locked Folder: You will need to initialize and configure the Locked Folder on your device. (Based on reference point #1)
- Back up your Locked Folder: The feature supports backing up the contents of your Locked Folder. (Based on reference point #2)
- Turn backup on & off: You have control over whether the backup for the Locked Folder is active. (Based on reference point #3)
- Manually back up: There is also an option to initiate a backup of the Locked Folder content manually. (Based on reference point #4)
Using the Locked Folder is presented as the method to securely hide photos and videos, ensuring they are kept separate from your standard photo library views, including where archived photos might appear. For more details, the reference points to resources for learning more about Locked Folder (Based on reference point #7 & #8).
